Japanese Vice Foreign Minister presser on hostages

The transcript discusses the current status of Japanese hostages, the efforts being made to resolve the situation, and the verification of messages related to the incident. It emphasizes the importance of careful verification and information gathering to solve the problem effectively.

What is the current situation of the Japanese hostages mentioned in the text?

What efforts are being made to resolve the situation of the hostages?

What is the approach taken regarding the messages received about the hostages?

How is the verification of the messages regarding the hostages being conducted?

What is the overall commitment expressed towards resolving the hostage situation?