A Japanese foreign ministry spokesman, Hidenobu Sobashima, said the two officials discussed the disputed territory, but in general terms.

日本外务省一名发言人侧岛秀展说，两国外长曾经谈到有关这项领土争论的问题，但仅止于一般性的讨论。

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Foreign ministry spokesman Yasuhisa Kawamura said Sea Shepherd had committed an act of sabotage that had jeopardized the safety of the Japanese crew.

日本外务省发言人河村安久（Yasuhisa Kawamura）说“海洋守护者”犯下了危害日本船员人身安全的破坏罪行。

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"We cannot accept any negative criticism," foreign ministry spokesman Koy Kuong added at the time, revealing no sense of humour to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur.

我们不接受任何负面的批评。“外交部发言人Koy Kuong还补充说，看来他们对德新社毫无幽默感。”

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Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said Tehran will not be affected by deadlines or threats about its nuclear activities.

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Israel's Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor says the investigation by the U.N.-appointed Goldstone Commission was one-sided and biased from the beginning.

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Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor told VOA some could be put on trial for attacking the commandos.

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In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei reiterated a call for calm on all sides.

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"Italy is reneging on an assurance to our highest court, " said foreign ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin.

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Yugoslav Foreign Ministry spokesman Nebojsa Vujovic rejected suggestions that Yugoslav forces were involved.

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