Japan-EU Relations
Meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and European Council President Michel
September 22, 2024
Meeting with European Council President Michel
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
Meeting with European Council President Michel
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On September 22 , commencing at 1 0 30 a.m. local time ( at 11 30 p .m. JST), for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, who was visiting New York to attend the United Nations G eneral Assembly, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The overview of the meeting is as follows.
- Prime Minister Kishida stated that, through a series of meetings including the Japan EU Summit and the G7 Summit, the Japan-EU relationship has become stronger than ever He also expressed his gratitude to President Michel for his contributions in enhancing the Japan-EU relationship . In response, President Michel expressed his gratitude for Prime Minister Kishida's contributions through the G7 framework.
- President Michel express high appreciation for Japan s support to Ukraine. The two leaders exchanged views on the Japan EU relationship and regional situations such as the Indo Pacific, and concurred on continuing to work closely together in various fields both bilaterally and within the G7 members.