Japan-Iran Relations
Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
September 23, 2025
On September 23, commencing at 5:00 p.m. local time (on 24, 6:00 a.m. JST) for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting with H.E. Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, Minister IWAYA stressed the importance of continuing multilayered dialogue between the two sides amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East region.
- The two ministers exchanged views on the situation surrounding the Iran’s nuclear issue. Minister IWAYA stated that Japan strongly hopes for a resolution of the nuclear issue through dialogue and urged Iran to immediately resume full cooperation with the IAEA and talks with the U.S. as early as possible, and take swift and positive action toward an agreement with the E3 (UK, France, and Germany). Minister IWAYA also stated that Japan will continue to make maximum diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution of the issue.
- In response, Minister Araghchi explained the position and efforts of Iran.
- Both ministers affirmed to continue close communication at various levels between Japan and Iran for the peace and stability in the Middle East.