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Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII by Congressional Chiefs of Staff Delegation
June 15, 2026
On June 15, commencing at 2:00 p.m., for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by the Chiefs of Staff of the United States Congress, who are visiting Japan.
- At the outset, State Minister HORII welcomed the delegation’s visit to Japan.
- 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 economic cooperation between the two countries, including the field of economic security, and elevate the Alliance to new heights.
(Reference) The delegation of the U.S. Senators who participated in the courtesy call
- Caroline Bender, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Erin Houchin
- David Silberberg, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Judy Chu
- Jeanette Whitener, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Randy Weber
- Yuri Beckelman, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost
- Whitley O’Neal, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Wesley Bell
- Shana Teehan, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Julie Fedorchak