Tokyo: Shunsuke Takei, the state minister, met with a number of dignitaries on Wednesday in Djibouti as part of his efforts to supervise the exodus of Japanese nationals from the Sudan, which is currently embroiled in conflict.

Takei met with Jonathan Goodale Pratt, the US ambassador to Djibouti, and Dana Purcarescu, the French ambassador, as well as Mohamed Ali Hassan, the secretary-general of Djibouti's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Takei thanked Djibouti in his meeting with Ali Hassan for assisting in the evacuation of several Japanese people and families who had asked to leave as of April 24.

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He declared the evacuation a success and mentioned the significant contribution the Japanese Self-Defense Force base in Djibouti made to the operation.

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Takei hoped that Ismail Omar Guelleh, the president of Djibouti, would use his clout to help mediate between the warring parties in Sudan and ensure that stability was reestablished in the Horn of Africa.

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Takei thanked the American and French ambassadors for aiding in the evacuation of Japanese citizens during his meeting with them.

Takei declared that in order to stabilise the situation and support Sudan's transition to civilian rule, he would continue to work closely with like-minded nations and the international community.