Diplomatic Bluebook 2025
Opening Special Feature
Defending National Interests through Co-Creation with the World Cooperation with Global Partners
Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting
What is TICAD?
The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) is an international conference on African development launched by Japan in 1993. It supports African development based on the fundamental principles of “ownership” by Africa and “partnership” with the international community, including Japan.
2024 TICAD Ministerial Meeting ─ Theme and Overview ─
●The TICAD Ministerial Meeting was held in Tokyo from August 24 to 25. Foreign Minister Kamikawa co-chaired the meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, who is also the Chair of the African Union (AU). A total of 47 African countries participated, along with representatives from international organizations, private companies, members of Japan's Diet, and civil society groups.
●Under the theme “Co-create innovative solutions with Africa,” and looking ahead toward TICAD 9 in 2025, discussions were held on the three pillars of society, peace and stability, and economy, which were underpinned by three perspectives: future-oriented problem solving, emphasis on youth and women, and the connectivity and knowledge platforms.
●Many innovative solutions were shared, including at the six theme-based related meetings and three multilateral meetings (in working lunch format). Participants concurred on expanding these solutions and ideas across Africa and further contributing to solving global challenges. The “TICAD Ministerial Meeting Joint Communiqué” was adopted as the outcome document.
Opening ceremony of the 2024 TICAD Ministerial Meeting (August 24, Tokyo)
Bon Odori dancing at the TICAD Ministerial Meeting welcome reception (August 24, Tokyo)
Closing session of the TICAD Ministerial Meeting (August 25, Tokyo)
Foreign Minister Kamikawa serving as co-chair (August 24, Tokyo)With the aim of co-creating solutions to African challenges jointly between Japan and Africa, we want to develop “Made with Japan” cooperation that contributes to solving African issues through innovative approaches, while utilizing local Japanese technologies and the ideas of young people!
Bilateral Meetings with African Countries
During the TICAD Ministerial Meeting, Foreign Minister Kamikawa held 33 meetings, State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto held 10 meetings, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs FUKAZAWA Yoichi held 3 meetings with representatives of African countries and organizations. Through these meetings, they exchanged views on bilateral relations and cooperation in the international arena, including UN Security Council (UNSC) reform. Many representatives from countries and organizations expressed their gratitude for Japan's contributions to Africa through the TICAD process.
Japan-Mauritania Foreign Ministers' Meeting (August 24, Tokyo)