Japan-Lebanon, Japan-Egypt and Japan-Jordan Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talks

These telephones talks come in the context of the announcement by the Government of Japan on its decision to lift the suspension of financial contributions to UNRWA

On April 4th, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held telephone talks respectively with H.E. Mr. Abdallah BOUHABIB, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Lebanese Republic, H. E. Mr. Sameh SHOUKRY, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt and H. E. Mr.…

Presidential Election in the Republic of Senegal: Statement by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko

Japan expresses its respect for the democratic and peaceful conduct of the election, based on the principle of the rule of law, and welcomes the active participation of Senegalese people in the election

Following the Senegalese presidential election held on March 24, the Constitutional Council of Senegal announced on March 29 that Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye had become an elected president. Japan expresses its respect for the democratic and peaceful conduct of the election, based on the principle of the rule of law,…

Decision on the Dates of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)

Through the TICAD process, Japan will further deepen its relations with African countries

On March 22, the Cabinet approved the holding of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025, and the awards ceremony for the Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize on that occasion. For approximately 30 years since the launch of TICAD…

Emergency Grant Aid in response to the flood disaster in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya

On February 6, the Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of USD 10 million to Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya in the Horn of Africa, countries that were hit particularly hard by the floods that occurred from October to December last year. Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya have been…

Meeting between Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and Mr. Allafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya

Regarding the situation in Libya, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi conveyed the message that political stability in Libya, through elections and the establishment of a unified government, is indispensable for the stability of the country

On January 25, from 10:20 a.m. (local time) during 20 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdullah Allafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya, during his visit to Japan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.…

Meeting between Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA and Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal KA

Minister Kamikawa conveyed her appreciation to Minister Ka for his visit to Japan with Senegalese business representatives at the critical time before the presidential election

On January 22nd, commencing at 9:45 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Doudou KA, Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of the Republic of Senegal, who was visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is as…

Presidential Election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Statement by Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)

Japan congratulates Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, the incumbent candidate, on his re-election as President

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a presidential election which began on 20 December 2023 (local time) and its Constitutional Court declared the final result on 9 January 2024 (local time). Japan congratulates Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, the incumbent candidate, on his re-election as President. Japan considers…

Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto and H.E. Mrs. Miryan Djamila Sena VIEIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Republic of Cabo Verde

H.E. Mrs. Vieira reiterated the message of sympathy from the government of Cabo Verde for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake

On January 12th at 11:00 AM for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Mrs. Miryan Djamila Sena VIEIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Republic of Cabo Verde, who is visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is…

Entry into force of the Tax Convention between Japan and Algeria

With respect to taxes levied on the basis of a taxable year, for taxes for any taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025

On December 21, Japan received from Algeria the notification confirming that its internal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the “Convention between Japan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion…

The 17th Japan International MANGA Award Winner Announcement

For the first time, entries were received from four African countries: Ethiopia, Comoros, Senegal, and Rwanda

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan established the Japan International MANGA Award in 2007 to honor manga artists, who have contributed to the spread of manga culture overseas and international cultural exchange through manga, and awards outstanding overseas manga works in the name of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.…