Japan and the United Nations
Courtesy Call on Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary OZAKI by Permanent Representatives of African countries to the UN
November 2, 2026
On November 2, commencing at 3:15 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. OZAKI Masanao, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call by H.E. Ambassador Chola Milambo, Permanent Representative of Republic of Zambia to the United Nations and H.E. Ambassador Pendapala Andreas Naanda, Permanent Representative of Republic of Namibia to the United Nations.
- At the outset of the meeting, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary OZAKI welcomed the Permanent Representatives on their first visit to Japan. Noting the fact that Japan and Africa jointly launched the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) more than 30 years ago, he stated that Japan and Africa are reliable partners. Furthermore, he expressed Japan’s desire to further strengthen bilateral relations and to cooperate with African countries in UN reform, including Security Council reform, so that the UN could effectively address various challenges facing the international community.
- The Permanent Representatives expressed their high appreciation for Japan’s contributions to the UN and its support for Africa. Both sides concurred to further strengthen cooperation between Japan and Africa, including through the framework of the TICAD.
- Both sides underscored the importance of further enhancing the multilateral system, as well as the importance of promoting the sustainable development goals and the Pact for the Future.
- They shared the importance of Security Council reform and discussed the scope for cooperation between the G4, including Japan, and Africa.