The leaders had a "candid" exchange of opinions, with Kishida saying Japan has "consistently supported" the nuclear deal and hopes that Tehran returns to the agreement.
In phone talks, foreign ministers of the two countries highlighted the fields of security and coast guard activities amid China's maritime assertiveness, the foreign ministry has said.
The Philippine government is eyeing to secure additional loan financing from the Japanese government to bankroll its ongoing COVID-19 vaccination program, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Wednesday.