Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco agreed Friday to strengthen cooperation on economic security and supply chain resilience during talks in Tokyo.
Motegi expressed Japan’s willingness to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation, while Velasco pledged to work closely with Tokyo to strengthen relations, according to a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
The ministers discussed cooperation on economic security, including supply chains, critical infrastructure, health care, food security, energy and water treatment.
Motegi emphasized Japan’s desire to coordinate efforts with Mexico to enhance both countries’ autonomy and resilience.
The two sides also agreed to work toward holding the first Japan-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue to address economic security and other issues.
Motegi stressed the importance of expanding trade and investment ties and called for a favorable business environment for Japanese companies operating in Mexico.
Velasco, for his part, pledged continued efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations.
The ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments, including the Indo-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, agreeing to maintain close coordination.
Velasco’s trip marks the first such visit in four years.