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Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI by Ms. Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
April 21, 2026
On April 21, commencing at 3:40 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from Ms. Kelly Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, who is currently visiting Japan.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI expressed her deep respect for the dedicated UNHCR staff who are working alongside refugees and displaced persons around the world. She also stated Japan's intention to continue promoting the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus with UNHCR.
- In response, Deputy High Commissioner Clements expressed her profound gratitude for Japan's long standing support for UNHCR and conveyed her willingness to continue cooperating closely with Japan.
- Both sides concurred on the importance of further strengthening cooperation towards improving the severe humanitarian situation in various parts of the world.