The office of Japan's Prime Minister is evaluating the possibility of cancelling a planned state visit to Central Asia in light of recent seismic activity in Japan, Reuters reports. The country's earthquake risk has been assessed at a maximum level, prompting concerns over potential strong earthquakes and tsunamis along Japan's southern and western coasts.
The imminent declaration of a state of emergency is influencing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to cancel his visit to Central Asia potentially. Authorities are reportedly working on arrangements to cancel the trip and shift the discussions to an online platform. The state visit was originally scheduled from August 9 to August 12 and included stops in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. The agenda for these visits included trade and economic discussions and various aspects of bilateral cooperation.
On August 8, the Japan Meteorological Agency stated the heightened risk of strong earthquakes. Residents have been advised to remain indoors and limit regional travel. The agency has also recommended that regional governments prepare for potential emergency evacuations in the event of severe earthquakes or tsunamis.
On the same day, two earthquakes, each measuring magnitude 7, were reported on the southern Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. These events have impacted residents and government structures, with tsunami warnings issued for coastal areas.
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