This week saw meetings between Japanese and Qatari leaders and foreign ministers, as well as the signing of a Japan-Germany cooperation memorandum on protecting nationals. The 2025 edition of the White Paper on Development Cooperation is also featured.
2025 White Paper on Development Cooperation: Japan’s International Cooperation
From the editors: The 2025 edition of the White Paper on Development Cooperation, which summarizes the whole picture of Japan’s international cooperation, is introduced. It is a good starting point for learning in which fields Japan is advancing cooperation.
Japan-Qatar Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
From the editors: This is an announcement that a meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and Qatar was held. It appears to have been an opportunity to deepen relations between the two countries.
Meeting between Prime Minister Takaichi and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed
From the editors: This is an announcement that Prime Minister Takaichi met with Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister. Together with the foreign ministers’ meeting, it shows that dialogue between the two countries has been building up.
Signing of the Japan-Germany Memorandum of Cooperation on the Protection of Nationals Overseas
From the editors: It has been announced that Japan and Germany signed a memorandum of cooperation on protecting their nationals overseas. It is likely to draw interest from the standpoint of the safety of people working abroad as well.
Foreign Minister Motegi issues a video message to the “2026 International Journalists Conference”
From the editors: This is an announcement that Foreign Minister Motegi issued a video message for the International Journalists Conference. It is introduced as an initiative that focuses on the role of the press.
Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii attends the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting (summary of results)
From the editors: Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii attended the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting, and a summary of the results has been published. The headline shows Japan’s participation in an international economic framework.
Signing of the protocol extending and partially amending the Japan-US Agreement on Cooperation in Research and Development in Science and Technology
From the editors: This is an announcement that a protocol extending and partially amending the Japan-US science and technology R&D cooperation agreement was signed. It shows that cooperation in science and technology will continue.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ozora attends the reception commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan-Tunisia diplomatic relations
From the editors: This is an announcement that Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ozora attended a reception commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Tunisia. The headline conveys a friendship that has lasted many years.
Japan, US and South Korea diplomatic officials hold phone talks over North Korean missile launch, saying it “threatens peace and security of the international community” and demanding an end to provocations
From the editors: The article reports that diplomatic officials of Japan, the US and South Korea held phone talks following North Korea’s missile launch. It shows the three countries’ stance of responding in coordination.
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