Among this week’s announcements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, initiatives that build person-to-person ties stood out, such as exchange programs with young people from Latin America and Australia and training for diplomats and local staff from various countries. We also introduce the Japan–Bangladesh summit meeting and a meeting with the Rwanda Development Board.
Japan–Bangladesh Summit Meeting
From the editors: This is an announcement that a summit meeting between Japan and Bangladesh was held. It stands out as part of building relations with a South Asian country.
Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Nakasone and the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board
From the editors: This is an announcement that State Minister for Foreign Affairs Nakasone met with the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board. It relates to cooperation between Japan and Africa on development.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina attends Bangladesh-related seminar hosted by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
From the editors: This is an announcement that Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina attended a Bangladesh-related seminar hosted by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. It offers a chance for a private foundation and the government to discuss issues at the same table.
Courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao by the Spanish-speaking group of the FY2026 “Juntos!!” Latin America and the Caribbean exchange program for promoting understanding of Japan
From the editors: This is an announcement that the Spanish-speaking group of “Juntos!!”, an exchange program through which people from Latin America deepen their understanding of Japan, paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii. It is a place for exchange connecting Japan and Latin America.
Courtesy call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii by participants in the Japan–Australia Dialogue and Exchange for the Next Generation (JADE) program
From the editors: This is an announcement that participants in the Japan–Australia next-generation dialogue and exchange program (JADE) paid a courtesy call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii. It is an initiative to nurture ties between the younger generations of both countries.
Courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii by participants in the FY2026 training in Japan for locally employed staff
From the editors: This is an announcement that participants in a training program for locally employed staff working at Japanese embassies and other missions abroad paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii. It is a learning opportunity for people who support Japan’s diplomacy on the ground.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii hosts welcome reception for participants in the 44th Japanese Language Program for Foreign Diplomats and the 28th Program for Public Officials
From the editors: This is an announcement that a reception was held to welcome participants in Japanese language training for diplomats and public officials from various countries. We hope it will nurture people who can serve as bridges to Japan through language.
A new symbol of friendship born from sister-city exchange: “Shibuya Park” opens in Miraflores District, Peru
From the editors: This is an introduction to “Shibuya Park,” which opened in Miraflores District, Peru, as a result of sister-city exchange. It stands out as an example of exchange between local governments taking concrete form.
FY2026 “Talking with Students” (at Kagawa University): call for participants
From the editors: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is recruiting participants for “Talking with Students” to be held at Kagawa University. It is a chance for students to hear directly about diplomacy and international cooperation.
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