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Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Iwaya by the Japanese American Leadership Delegation
March 5, 2025
On March 5, commencing at 5:30 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from the group of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) and US-Japan Council including Ms. Audrey Yamamoto, President & CEO. The delegation of 10 Japanese American leaders who play leading roles in various parts of the U.S. was invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The overview is as follows.
- Minister Iwaya expressed his pleasure at welcoming the leaders who are active in various fields across the U.S., and welcomed their visit to Japan.
- Minister Iwaya stated that Japanese Americans are a treasure for Japan-U.S. relations, and expressed his respect for their contribution to further strengthen the ties between the two countries, serving as a bridge. He also stated that the Government of Japan intends to support the development of active Japanese American communities to further strengthen the bilateral relationship of trust.
- The delegation expressed their deep appreciation for the invitation to Japan, stating their intention to work in their various capacities to further enhance Japan-U.S. relations. The delegation members also shared their impressions of their visit to Hiroshima Prefecture during their visit to Japan.