"Currently, we are planning on March 7, the consultation on the Middle East .... This is an opportunity for the Security Council currently to discuss the issues related to Gaza," Yamazaki said in a briefing.
When asked about a US-drafted resolution on Gaza, Yamazaki said that Japan will consult with the other members of the Security Council on the matter and that it remains to be seen what will happen with the document.
Last moth, the US vetoed an Algerian-drafted resolution on Gaza and offered its own text instead.
Japan holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council presidency for the month of March.