Japan-Mexico Relations
Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary KIHARA by H.E. Mr. Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States
November 13, 2026
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On November 13, commencing at 2:15 p.m. for 15 minutes, Mr. KIHARA Minoru, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, who is visiting Japan.
- At the outset, Chief Cabinet Secretary KIHARA expressed his welcome for Secretary Velasco’s first visit to Japan. In response, Secretary Velasco stated that he would like to strengthen collaboration toward enhancing the relationship between the two countries as strategic global partners.
- Noting that there is significant overlap between their respective areas of priority, Chief Cabinet Secretary KIHARA stated that the two countries would closely align their efforts and work together to enhance their autonomy and resilience. They also concurred on continuing and strengthening dialogue and cooperation, including at the high level, as well as on further advancing discussions on economic security and other areas, including enhancing the resilience of supply chains, in addition to continuing and enhancing cooperation in the energy sector.
- Chief Cabinet Secretary KIHARA asked for cooperation in creating a favorable business environment for Japanese companies in Mexico. Secretary Velasco responded that the presence of Japanese companies in Mexico is important for Mexico as well, and that he would like to work toward strengthening economic relations between the two countries.