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Japan-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Working Dinner
September 5, 2025
On September 5, commencing at 6:25 p.m. for approximately 70 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting (working dinner) with Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia, who is visiting Japan to attend the 12th Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, Minister IWAYA, while reflecting upon the discussions held at today’s “2+2” meeting, expressed his willingness to further advance the “Special Strategic Partnership” between Japan and Australia, and underscored the importance of continuing close communication at all levels. Foreign Minister Wong expressed her appreciation to Japan for hosting the “2+2” meeting and conveyed her determination to further strengthen Japan-Australia relations.
- From this perspective, the two ministers confirmed the importance of accelerating preparations for next year’s events in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia, and enhancing cooperation and dialogue in the economic field as well as promoting people-to-people exchanges. They also affirmed their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation, based on the Memorandum of Cooperation between Japan and Australia on Assisting Japanese and Australia Nationals Overseas, signed earlier that day.
- The two ministers also exchanged candid views on regional and international affairs, including the situation in the Middle East and cooperation with Pacific Island countries, and affirmed their intention to continue close coordination.