Oceania

On July 8, the 10th Meeting of the “Interagency Committee for Promoting Cooperation with Pacific Island Countries”, consisting of high-level officials from relevant ministries and agencies, was held under the leadership of Special Advisors to the Prime Minister, Mr. NAGASHIMA Akihisa, and Dr. MORI Masafumi.

At this meeting, the Committee reviewed the progress of efforts made by each ministry and agency, based on the outcomes of the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM10) held in July 2024, and discussed future policy directions towards PALM11. The Committee concurred on promoting concrete efforts and implementing them effectively so as to raise the visibility of Japan's cooperation among Pacific Island Countries.