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Visit to Japan by H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission
October 29, 2024
H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission will visit Japan from October 31 to November 2.
- During his stay in Japan, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, will hold the 1st Japan-EU Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with High Representative Borrell on November 1.
- At this first Japan-EU Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, they will exchange views on the Japan-EU relationship, regional and international situation and other issues, with a focus on cooperation in the security field.
- On the occasion of the Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue, the Japan-EU Security and Defense Partnership will be announced and the exchange of instruments of ratification of the Japan-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) will be held.
- Through this High Representative Borrell’s visit to Japan, the relationship between Japan and the European Union will be further deepened as strategic partners.