Japan-Philippines Relations
Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa by Hon. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines
May 29, 2025
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On May 29, from 4:25 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call from Hon. Mr. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, who was visiting Japan. The following is a summary of the meeting.
- The two sides were glad to be reunited for the first time in two years, recalled their frequent meetings during Mr. Hayashi's tenure as Foreign Minister, as well as their close collaboration with counterparts from other like-minded countries.
- The two sides confirmed their commitment to further strengthening Japan-Philippines relations, which have reached a stage where they can be called near-alliance partnership, based on the outcomes of Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s visit to the Philippines.
- The two sides exchanged views on regional and international situations and confirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination. Additionally, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi requested continued understanding and cooperation regarding the immediate resolution of the abduction issue and received support from Foreign Minister Manalo.
- In addition, the two sides touched on the Osaka-Kansai Expo and confirmed their cooperation toward its success.