Japan and Albania Deepen Strategic Cooperation During Rama’s Tokyo Visit
Today, I held a summit meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Rama, who has visited Japan for the first time in three years. Albania is an important partner for Japan, sharing…
Japan and Laos Align on Supply Chain Security and Indo-Pacific Vision
On May 22, commencing at 3:10 p.m. for approximately 35 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting with H.E. Mr. Thongsavan PHOMVIHANE,…
Recommendations for Strengthening the Quad’s Strategic Architecture in 2026
As the 2026 Quad Leaders’ Summit convenes in India, the grouping stands at a decisive inflection point. What began two decades ago as a modest humanitarian response has matured into…
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to UN-Centred Multilateralism
On May 20, commencing at around 2:30 p.m. for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, exchanged views with heads of international organizations, including H.E.…
Japan and South Korea Are Quietly Building Asia’s New Energy Security Axis
As war in West Asia continues to disrupt global energy flows and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz shakes Asian economies, a quiet but strategically significant transformation is taking place…
António Guterres Praises Japan’s Support for Multilateralism and Peacebuilding
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Ms. Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan The Secretary-General met on Monday with H.E. Ms. Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan. The Secretary-General…
South Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Takaichi to meet on Tuesday, Seoul says
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold a summit meeting on Tuesday, Lee’s office said on Sunday, adding it would be a meaningful…
Japanese Government Intensifies Coordination Over Gulf Shipping Crisis
One Japanese-affiliated vessel that had been stranded in the Persian Gulf successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on May 14 and has evacuated outside the Persian Gulf, now sailing toward…
Japan and United States Discuss Economic Cooperation and Supply Chains
Foreign Minister Motegi held talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, confirming the promotion of economic cooperation, the implementation of the Japan-U.S. agreement on tariffs, and exchanging views on regional…
Motegi Highlights Japan’s Role as Reliable Partner in Africa
-Message from Pretoria – I have just concluded all engagements in South Africa. Through my courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Cyril RAMAPHOSA, President of the Republic of South Africa and…