Japan-Chile Relations
Courtesy call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI Arfiya by Mr. Ricardo Rojas, Ambassador of Chile to Japan
May 27, 2026
On May 27, commencing at 2:30 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a farewell courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Ricardo Gustavo ROJAS González, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chile to Japan.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI appreciated Ambassador Rojas’s active engagement and contribution to bilateral relations during his 5-year tenure in Japan, stating that the Japan-Chile bilateral relationship, as strategic partners, who share fundamental values and principles, had further deepened during the Ambassador's tenure.
- In response, Ambassador Rojas stated that he was pleased to have been able to work on further strengthening bilateral relations, including promoting people-to-people exchanges. He stated his hope that Japan-Chile relations would deepen further in various fields.
- In addition, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI explained the evolution of a free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) in light of the challenging international situation.