Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, recently held a meeting with families of Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea. The meeting took place alongside Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi.
During the meeting, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the support of the United States for Japan's efforts to address and resolve the issue of these abductions. She highlighted that it is crucial for North Korea to take concrete actions to allow families separated by its policies to reunite.
The ambassador also reaffirmed the commitment of the Biden Administration to continue urging North Korea on this matter. Additionally, she stressed the importance of keeping human rights issues related to North Korea at the forefront of discussions within the UN Security Council.
"The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans," as stated in an official readout provided by Nate Evans from the U.S. Mission.