Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, in an informal meeting with visiting Iranian President Mohammad Khatami on Wednesday morning, expressed support for Iran's domestic reform efforts and improved ties with the international community.
During the meeting, which followed a welcoming ceremony for the president at the State Guesthouse in Tokyo, Mori said he welcomes Khatami's reform efforts, a Foreign Ministry official said.
Khatami said he wants to discuss cooperation measures, not only to boost bilateral relations but also for international peace and security, in talks with Mori scheduled for later in the day.