Japan-Paraguay Relations
Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII by Mr. Mario TOYOTOSHI, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to Japan
December 4, 2025
On December 4, commencing at 3:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Mario Masayuki TOYOTOSHI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Paraguay to Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, State Minister HORII expressed his respect for the Ambassador TOYOTOSHI, who, as a person of Japanese descendant, is actively working to strengthen bilateral relations between Japan and Paraguay.
- Subsequently, Ambassador TOYOTOSHI mentioned the achievements and history of friendship in Japan-Paraguay relations to date and stated his desire to collaborate at all levels in preparation for the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Paraguay next year. State Minister HORII reiterated his gratitude for President Peña's attendance at the National Day event for the EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai and requested Paraguay's participation in GREEN×EXPO 2027.
- Both sides agreed that Japan and Paraguay, as strategic partners, would further strengthen the bilateral relations going forward. They also exchanged views on regional situations and cooperation in the international arena.