Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes contribution from Japan to save lives in war-torn Sudan

Japan has been a steadfast supporter of WFP in Sudan, contributing over US$13 million since 2021

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 150 million (approx. US $1 million) from the Government of Japan for its operations in Sudan. This vital funding will enable WFP to purchase locally grown grains, such as sorghum or millet, which will be distributed to over…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Signing of the Japan-Zambia Investment Agreement

Zambia has great economic potential due to its rich mineral resources, including copper and cobalt, and is attracting strong interest of Japanese companies

On 6 February, the “Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Zambia for the Promotion and Protection of Investment” (Japan-Zambia Investment Agreement) was signed in Tokyo by H.E. Mr. TAKEUCHI Kazuyuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Zambia and Honourable Chipoka MULENGA, Minister of Commerce, Trade…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Working Dinner between State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII and H.E. Mr. Philemon YANG, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The dinner was attended by Mr. MARUYAMA Norio, Ambassador for Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and Ambassador, Special Envoy for UN Security Council Reform and UN Security Council Election Affairs and others, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On February 3, commencing at 7 p.m. for approximately two hours, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a working dinner with H.E. Mr. Philemon YANG, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, who is visiting Japan upon the invitation of the Ministry of…

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Canon places in top 10 for 41 years running in United States (U.S.) patent ranking and ranks first for the 20th consecutive year among Japanese companies

The United States, with its concentration of high-tech companies and its large market scale, is a particularly important region in terms of business expansion and technology alliances

In 2024, Canon (Canon-CNA.com) ranked ninth in the number of patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), placing it in the world's top 10 for 41 consecutive years, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a US-based patent research firm. Moreover, Canon ranked first among Japanese companies for…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

G7 foreign ministers’ statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

G7 Foreign Ministers call for the rapid, safe and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians and reiterate that humanitarian personnel must be provided assurances of safety

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) join forces to strengthen food security of vulnerable populations in Cameroon

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a Japanese Yen 200 million (approx. US$ 1.27 million) contribution from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to crisis-affected people across six regions in Cameroon

In collaboration with the government, WFP will provide general food distributions to 17,000 most vulnerable refugees, internally displaced people, vulnerable host populations, including primary school-aged children in the Far North, North, East, Adamawa, North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon.  The funding will also enable WFP to reach 8,200 primary school…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and Mr. Allafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya

The two sides consented to further strengthen bilateral people-to-people exchanges and to promote cooperation in areas that contribute to peace in Libya

On January 24, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, 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. H.E. Mr. Aymen Seifennaser, a…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

The Second Japan-Angola Policy Consultations

During the consultations, both sides exchanged views on the further progress of the bilateral relations including economic relations and development cooperation

On January 22, the Second Japan-Angola Policy Consultations was held in Luanda. The representative of the Japanese side was Mr. HORIUCHI Toshihiko, Assistant Minister and Director-General for African Affairs Department, and the Angolan side was represented by Mr. Miguel Dialamícua, Director of Asia and Oceania, Ministry of External Relations. During…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Discusses with the Japanese Ambassador in Cairo the Implementation Plan for the Outcomes of Her Visit to Japan

The meeting also addressed how Egypt can benefit from Japan’s distinguished expertise in artificial intelligence, and cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Japan's Ambassador to Cairo, IWAI Fumio. The discussion focused on the executive plan for the outcomes and recommendations from H.E.’s visit to Japan in December…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII Hisayuki’s Visit to Tanzania and Kenya

In both Tanzania and Kenya, State Minister FUJII is scheduled to participate in invesments seminars and exchange views with key government officials

Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to visit the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Kenya from January 12 to 18. In both Tanzania and Kenya, State Minister FUJII is scheduled to participate in invesments seminars and exchange views with key government officials, among…