Japan-United States of America Relations
Exchange of Views between Japanese Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State
October 30, 2026
On the afternoon of October 30, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting Atlanta, the United States, to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held an exchange of views with the Honorable Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America.
- Taking into account upcoming major diplomatic events, they exchanged views on the international situation, including in the Indo-Pacific, and concurred that they would continue to maintain close communication.
- Minister MOTEGI expressed his gratitude for the U.S. Department of State’s statements condemning the Russia’s detention of the Japanese national. He also expressed his willingness to continue to cooperate on the protection of their nationals.
- They also exchanged views on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and concurred to maintain close communication.
- Taking into account upcoming opportunities such as the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, they concurred that they would deepen discussions to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance.