This week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and a summit with the Federated States of Micronesia. Announcements on development cooperation also continued, including grant aid to Eswatini, Zambia and Kyrgyzstan and emergency relief for earthquake damage in Panama.
Meeting between Foreign Minister Motegi and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Salih (UNHCR)
From the editors: The announcement reports that Foreign Minister Motegi met with Mr. Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It draws attention as a meeting concerning cooperation between Japan and UNHCR on refugee assistance.
Japan–Federated States of Micronesia Summit Meeting
From the editors: The announcement reports that a summit meeting between Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia was held. It stands out as part of building relations with Pacific island countries.
Signing and exchange of notes concerning grant aid “Food Aid (in cooperation with WFP)” to the Kingdom of Eswatini
From the editors: The announcement reports that notes were exchanged on grant aid to Eswatini for food assistance in cooperation with the UN World Food Programme. It is cooperation that delivers food assistance together with an international organization.
Signing and exchange of notes concerning grant aid “Economic and Social Development Programme” (railway track maintenance equipment) to the Republic of Zambia
From the editors: The announcement reports that notes were exchanged on grant aid to provide Zambia with equipment for maintaining railway tracks. It is presented as cooperation supporting transport infrastructure.
Signing and exchange of notes concerning grant aid “Economic and Social Development Programme (rehabilitation-related equipment)” to the Kyrgyz Republic
From the editors: The announcement reports that notes were exchanged on grant aid to provide Kyrgyzstan with rehabilitation-related equipment. It is presented as cooperation supporting rehabilitation services.
Emergency relief for earthquake damage in the Republic of Panama
From the editors: The announcement reports that Japan will provide emergency relief in response to the earthquake damage in Panama. It is hoped that the assistance will reach the people affected.
Holding of the 2026 “World Tsunami Awareness Day” High School Students Summit in Iwate
From the editors: The announcement reports that a high school students’ summit marking World Tsunami Awareness Day was held in Iwate. It is a place for international exchange among young people learning about disaster risk reduction together.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina attends the opening ceremony of Global Festa JAPAN 2026
From the editors: The announcement reports that Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ikuina attended the opening ceremony of “Global Festa JAPAN 2026,” an international cooperation event. It draws attention as an occasion for many people to learn about international cooperation.
Meeting between Foreign Minister Motegi and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn
From the editors: The announcement reports that Foreign Minister Motegi met with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn. The meeting relates to cooperation between Japan and ASEAN ahead of the summit in November.
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