Japan-Mexico Relations
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA Akiko by H.E. Ms. Melba Pría, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to Japan
October 20, 2026
On October 20, commencing at 10:00 a.m. for approximately 40 minutes, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA Akiko received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Melba Pría, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to Japan.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA expressed her expectation to elevate the relationship between Japan and Mexico, which are strategic global partners, to new heights. Ambassador Pría stated her intention to work together to strengthen bilateral relations, utilizing effectively the anniversary between the two countries in 2027, 2028, and 2029.
- Both sides confirmed their commitment to cooperating to enhance high-level exchanges and welcomed the progress in various coordination efforts, toward the establishment of the Japan-Mexico Committee and the implementation of the Japan-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue, through the Director-General-level Joint Task Force, the establishment of which was concurred at the Japan-Mexico Foreign Ministers’ Meeting this past August,.
- Both sides concurred to work together to deepen relations between Japan and Mexico, including strengthening bilateral economic relations in various sectors, and promoting people-to-people exchanges. They also concurred on continuing to strengthen cooperation in international fora.