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Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII by U.S. Congressional Chiefs of Staff Delegation
February 16, 2026
On February 16, commencing at 11:00 a.m., for approximately one hour, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from a delegation of U.S. Congressional Chiefs of Staff who are visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, State Minister HORII welcomed the delegation’s visit to Japan and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to exchange views.
- State Minister HORII also stated that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is the cornerstone of Japan’s foreign policy and security and the foundation of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Furthermore, State Minister HORII expressed his intention to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance, deepen Japan-U.S. economic cooperation, including in the field of economic security, and elevate the Alliance to new heights, taking into account the outcomes of President Trump’s visit to Japan last year. The chiefs of staff present expressed their concurrence.
(Reference) U.S. Congressional Chief Staff Delegation visiting Japan
- Ms. Sarah Servin, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Adam Smith
- Ms. Alice Johnson, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative AustinScott
- Ms. Nancy Juarez, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Ami Bera
- Ms. Jamie Robinette, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Aaron Bean
- Mr. Matt Koos, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Chris Deluzio
- Ms. Amanda Baldwin, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Nathaniel Moran
- Ms. Sarah Ghermay, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Yassamin Ansari
- Mr. Jeff Bishop, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Jefferson Shreve
- Mr. Sean McCabe, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Pat Harrigan
- Ms. Abby Carter, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Suhas Subramanyam