Ministers

Foreign Minister IWAYA visited he Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan from August 24 to August 28.

In Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Iwaya held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Murat NURTLEU, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and in Uzbekistan he held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Bakhtiyor SAIDOV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, among others to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, cooperation forwards holding the Summit of “Central Asia plus Japan” dialogue and international affairs among others.

Furthermore, Foreign Minister Iwaya visited Samarkand of Uzbekistan, where he held a meeting with the leadership of the Administration of the Samarkand Region.

• Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan (August 24-28, 2025)

From July 9 to 12, Foreign Minister IWAYA visited Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, to attend ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (ASEAN-Japan Foreign Ministers' Meeting, ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting, East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)).

During the visit, the Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the Fourth Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD) were also held, as well as bilateral meetings with other countries.

• Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (July 9-12, 2025)

From June 30 to July 2, Foreign Minister IWAYA visited Washington, D.C., and attended the Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 1st.

During his visit, Minister IWAYA also held a bilateral meeting with the Honorable Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America.

• Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (June 30-July 2, 2025)