Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has asked the leader of Hong Kong's government to lift the restrictions on Japanese food imports that were put in place after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.
Kono made the request to Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam during a weekend visit to the Chinese territory.
The Hong Kong government banned imports of fruit, vegetables, and other food items from 5 Japanese prefectures after the nuclear disaster.
Kono also brought up the topic of North Korea. He said continued pressure should be applied until Pyongyang takes concrete steps toward denuclearization.
Kono also asked Lam for cooperation to prevent North Korea from evading international sanctions.
Kono later told reporters that officials from Japan and Hong Kong are working on the import restriction issue, and he hopes Hong Kong consumers will accept the lifting of the ban.
On Sunday morning, Kono visited a promotional event featuring food products from Fukushima.
Seven companies from Aizuwakamatsu City, located in the western part of Fukushima Prefecture, offered samples of local rice, sake and honey.
Mayor Shohei Muroi said he regards Hong Kong as Asia's gateway. He said his city will work to expand its food exports to the Chinese region.
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