Middle East
Video Message by Prime Minister TAKAICHI at the Manama Dialogue 2026
November 1, 2026
On November 1, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, delivered a video message at the Manama Dialogue, an international conference being held in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. The overview of her message is as follows (see 1.-4.). In addition, Mr. KOBE Yasuhiro, Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary and Deputy National Security Advisor, attended the Dialogue and made remarks based on the Prime Minister's video message.
- In order to achieve an early de-escalation and stabilization of the situation in the Middle East, Japan has been continuing persistent diplomatic efforts while communicating with many relevant countries including the United States, Iran, and the Gulf states.
- Japan is currently formulating a comprehensive cooperation plan aimed at strengthening the economic and energy resilience of the Gulf states. Through this initiative, we will further strengthen cooperation between the Asia-Pacific region including Japan and the Gulf states for the stable global supply of energy.
- The early restoration of stability in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is crucial. Together with the international community including the Gulf states, Japan will make every effort to ensure free and safe navigation through both Straits.
- Furthermore, in order to restore peace and stability of the Middle East and achieve the goal of becoming “more resilient and prosperous together,” we will work closely with all of you including through the promotion of cooperation in advanced technology fields, such as AI.
(Reference1)
Prime Minister TAKAICHI delivered this video message during the session titled "A New Economic Agenda: From Reconstruction and Development to Prosperity."
(Reference2) Attachment
Video Message by Prime Minister TAKAICHI (Japanese (PDF)
/ English (PDF))