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The Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador in charge of Gaza Rebuilding Assistance Mr. OKUBO’s Vist to Palestine
December 3, 2025
On December 2 (same day local time), Mr. OKUBO Takeshi, the Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador in charge of Gaza Rebuilding Assistance, visited Palestine. The overview of the visit is as follows:
- Courtesy Call on H.E. Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, Prime Minister of Palestine
- During the courtesy call, Ambassador OKUBO explained Japan's position on the situation in Gaza. He also stated that Japan would contribute to international efforts for humanitarian assistance, early recovery and reconstruction, and interim governance in Gaza, in coordination with relevant countries and organizations, with a view to improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza, achieving early recovery and reconstruction, and realizing a two-state solution.
- In response, Prime Minister Mustafa explained the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the reform efforts of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Furthermore, Prime Minister Mustafa expressed his gratitude for Japan's long-standing support for Palestine's development, including its response to the situation in Gaza. He also expressed his expectation for the role that Japan wouldplay in the rebuildingof Gaza at this critical juncture.
- Ambassador OKUBO also exchanged views with other officials from the PA and other relevant parties on the occasion of this visit and confirmed that they will work together towards the rebuildingof Gaza.