五輪時の日朝対話に意欲　拉致解決へ「チャンス逃さず」―菅首相

　菅義偉首相は１３日の記者会見で、今夏の東京五輪・パラリンピックに合わせて北朝鮮要人が来日を希望する場合、日本人拉致問題の解決に向けて対話をすることに意欲を示した。
　首相は「拉致問題は菅内閣にとっても最重要課題だ。条件を付けずに金正恩委員長（朝鮮労働党総書記）と直接向き合う決意だ」と強調。「大会への北朝鮮の参加は国際オリンピック委員会（ＩＯＣ）や大会組織委員会の間で調整する。そうしたことを注視し、チャンスを逃さないようにしたい」と述べた。（2021/01/13-20:34）

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday expressed his readiness to discuss the issue of North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals with North Korean officials during the Tokyo Games in summer.
   Speaking at a press conference, Suga said he wants to hold talks with senior North Korean officials toward for the resolution of the abduction issue if they hope to visit Japan for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
   Suga said his administration "puts its highest priority on the abduction issue," adding that he is resolved to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in person without any preconditions.
   The International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Games organizing committee will discuss whether North Korean will participate in the games, Suga said.
   "We'll pay close attention to related developments in order not to miss a chance," he added.