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…
Japan, Australia Ink Joint Declaration on Economic Security
Japan-Australia Leaders’ Meeting and Signing Ceremony On May 4, commencing at 11:15 a.m. local time (10:15 a.m. on May 4 Japan time) for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, Ms.…
Japan, Australia Mark 50 Years of Partnership with High-Level Talks
I have arrived in Canberra, the capital of Australia. As Prime Minister of Japan, this is my first visit to Australia in about three and a half years. This year…
Japan, Vietnam Issue Economic Security Cooperation Agenda
Japan-Viet Nam Summit Meeting between Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung On May 2, commencing at 10:40 a.m. local time (12:40 p.m. Japan time) for approximately 50…
Japan Strengthens Africa Engagement with Angola Visit
I’ve wrapped up my schedule in Angola, the second country on my Africa trip. Angola is a country located in southern Africa, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is the world’s…
Mongolia, Japan Commit to Expanding High-Level Exchanges
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs G. Amartuvshin received members of the Japan–Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the House of Representatives of Japan on April 30, 2026. Deputy Minister G. Amartuvshin…
Sanae Takaichi Holds Call with Masoud Pezeshkian on Strait of Hormuz
Earlier, I held another phone conversation with Iranian President Pezeshkian. From my side, I conveyed my strong expectation that consultations between the United States and Iran will resume at an…
Japan, Montenegro Deepen Partnership Under Western Balkans Initiative
This afternoon, I welcomed the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatovic, to Tokyo and held a summit meeting with him. In this memorial year marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment…
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution.…
Japan Supports Pakistan Role in U.S.–Iran Dialogue Push
Today, I held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan. From my side, I expressed respect for the mediation efforts by Prime Minister Sharif and other Pakistani officials…