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Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister MOTEGI by President IWASAWA of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
December 23, 2025
On December 23, commencing at 1:30 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from H.E. Judge IWASAWA Yuji, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The overview of the courtesy call is as follows:
- Minister MOTEGI conveyed that Japan attaches great importance to the role of the ICJ in strengthening the rule of law in the international community and will continue to strongly support the ICJ.
- In response, President IWASAWA extended his appreciation for Japan’s commitment to the rule of law and contribution to the activities of the ICJ.
- They then exchanged views on the situation surrounding the ICJ and confirmed to continue coordination and cooperation to maintain and strengthen the rule of law in the international community.