Japan's Education Minister Hirokazu Matsuno speaks at a news conference at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2016.
REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File PhotoTOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday that Japan has lodged a protest with Russia over Moscow's suspension of tax treaties.
"Japan lodged a protest against Russia through diplomatic channels and asked them to withdraw their decision," he said.
Matsuno also said that the government would closely examine Russia's decision, and would collect information on the situation of Japanese companies there and take appropriate action.
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