Japan-Ecuador Relations
Japan-Ecuador Summit Meeting
August 28, 2025
Salute and guard of honor ceremony
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
Japan-Ecuador Summit Meeting
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
Japan-Ecuador Summit Meeting
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On August 28, commencing at 11:45 a.m. for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Primen Minister of Japan held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Daniel NOBOA, President of the Republic of Ecuador, who is visiting Japan. Following the meeting, commencing at 00:30 p.m. for approximately 60 minutes, a working lunch was held.
1. Introduction
- Prime Minister ISHIBA welcomed President Noboa's visit to Japan, and expressed his desire to further strengthen relations with Ecuador, a partner that shares values and principles, and a traditional amicable country which Japan will celebrate the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2028 with.
- In response, President Noboa expressed his gratitude for the heartfelt welcome during his visit to Japan and his desire to further develop the relationship between the two countries.
2. Bilateral Relations
- Prime Minister ISHIBA expressed his desire to collaborate on ensuring a stable energy supply, and also noted the contribution of Japanese companies to investment and job creation in Ecuador, requesting the further improvement of the business and investment environment in the country. Furthermore, Prime Minister ISHIBA referred to Japan’s cooperation with Ecuador in the areas such as security measures, disaster prevention, and renewable energy, stating his intention to support Ecuador's efforts.
- President Noboa extended his gratitude for Japan’s significant cooperation and expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas such as trade, investment and security.
3. Regional Situation and Cooperation in the international arena
- The two leaders exchanged views on the regional situations, including those in Asia and Latin America and confirmed their intention to work closely together in the international arena.
- They also exchanged views on the situation in East Asia, such as their policies toward North Korea including on the nuclear and missile issues and the abductions issue. Prime Minister ISHIBA asked for the continued understanding and cooperation for the immediate resolution of the abductions issue and gained President Noboa's support.