Summary of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's conversation with Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan about Kaifu's earlier meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan. 

Part 1 of a 2-part summary of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Iraqi First Deputy Prime Minsiter Ramadan following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Kaifu insists Ramadan go along with the UN Security Council's resolution calling on the Iraqi government to withdraw its forces and restore the Kuwaiti royal family to power.

This briefing for accompanying reporters summarizes Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Iraqi First Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan during Kaifu's trip to the Middle East following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. During the conversation, Kaifu explains that the entire international community agrees the invasion of Kuwait is unacceptable and Iraq must immediately withdraw its forces.

Brandt agrees to Kohl's request to serve as a mediator and interlocutor for the Iraqi side in an effort to achieve the release of hostages in Iraq.

In a letter to Secretary of State Schultz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Abe describes his visits with various countries in the Middle East after the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Dialogue Partners. He discusses the Iran-Iraq conflict, the American hostages held in Lebanon, and the general issue of peace in the Middle East.