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State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII's Visit to the United States, Uruguay, Panama, Mexico and Ecuador
January 5, 2026
From January 6 to 18, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will visit the United States, Uruguay, Panama, Mexico, and Ecuador.
During his visit, State Minister Horii is scheduled to exchange views with high-level government officials, representatives of Japanese companies, Japanese Immigrants and Descendants (Nikkei) organizations, and experts in each country with the aim of further strengthening bilateral relations.
(Reference) State Minister Horii's Itinerary
- January 6: Depart Narita, Arrive Honolulu (U.S.)
- January 7: Depart Honolulu
- January 8: Arrive Montevideo (Uruguay)
- January 9: Depart Montevideo
- January 10: Arrive Panama, Depart Panama, Arrive Mexico City (Mexico)
- January 13: Depart Mexico City, Arrive Leon (Mexico)
- January 14: Depart Leon
- January 15: Arrive Quito (Ecuador), Depart Quito
- January 16: Arrive Washington, D.C.
- January 17: Depart Washington, D.C.
- January 18: Arrive Haneda