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Courtesy Call on State Minister Fujii by Jewish-American Young Leaders (American Jewish Committee)
On January 21, commencing at 2:20 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a delegation of Jewish-American young leaders recommended by American Jewish Committee, who were invited to Japan under the Kakehashi Project, one of the Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs. A summary of the courtesy call is as follows.
- At the outset, State Minister Fujii welcomed the group, and expressed his condolences to all the victims of the wildfire in California.
- State Minister Fujii referred that Japan welcomed that the agreement entered into force on the release of hostages and ceasefire regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip. The State Minister stated the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance, and that the close interaction between the American Jewish community and Japan is an important part of the ties between the two countries that support the Japan-U.S. alliance, and he looks forward to seeing their contribution for further developing the Japan-U.S. relationship.
- The group expressed their gratitude for the invitation to Japan and shared their impressions of their stay in Japan. Afterward, they asked State Minister Fujii questions on the situation in the Middle East and Japan-US relationship.
The purpose of KAKEHASHI Project is to increase the interest in and understanding of Japan among outstanding young leaders in the North American region. By having them engage in activities that make the most of their visit experience, it aims to expand an interest in, understanding of, and support for Japan. The project promotes participants' understanding of Japan's politics, economy, society, culture, history, and foreign policy in accordance with their areas of expertise and interest, and enhances their external communication about Japan.
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