US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit…
Iranian FM blames US for regional tension in call with Japanese counterpart
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a phone call with his Japanese counterpart, said the current “tense situation” in the region is due to the US’s “regrettable” violation of the…
Japan and V4 Strengthen Cooperation as Motegi Meets Slovak Prime Minister
Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic by Foreign Minister MOTEGI On August 31, commencing at 3:00 p.m. local time (10:00 p.m. on August…
Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands
Japan said Friday it had protested against Russia’s notification that Moscow would conduct missile tests off disputed islands visited by President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. – Bilateral relations have…
Japan, Ecuador Advance Economic and Trade Partnership
Working Dinner Hosted by H.E. Mr. Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador On August 5, commencing at 7:00 p.m. local time (9:00 a.m. Japan time on August 6)…
Panama and Japan Deepen Economic, Technology and Canal Cooperation
I received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Toshimitsu Motegi, as part of the bilateral exchange we maintain to promote projects for the benefit of both countries. Japan…
Mexican and Japanese Foreign Ministers Expand Bilateral Cooperation
Secretary Velasco and Minister Motegi agree to establish a Working Group to expand and strengthen Mexico-Japan relations Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussed this…
Motegi Begins Latin America Tour to Strengthen Japan’s Global South Partnerships
Starting today, I will visit Mexico, Panama, and Ecuador in Central and South America.Additionally, depending on various circumstances, final arrangements are underway to also visit Trinidad and Tobago, one of…
Japan’s foreign minister recounts first contact with Russian counterpart in six years
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has described his brief interaction with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN meetings in Manila as the rekindling of an…
Japan, US Coordinate on Iran and Indo-Pacific Security
Exchange of Views between Japanese Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State On July 21, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting Manila, the Philippines,…