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Establishment of Cyber Security Policy Division, Foreign Policy Bureau

September 1, 2026
Japanese

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) established the Cyber Security Policy Division under the National Security Policy Division in the Foreign Policy Bureau on September 1, 2026.

  1. As the importance of cyberspace has increased, cyber threats are rapidly growing. Against this backdrop, MOFA established the new division in order to play an active role in promoting the rule of law in cyberspace and in international rule-making in line with Japan’s fundamental principles, further strengthening coordination with its allies, like-minded countries, and partners.
  2. In cooperation with relevant government agencies and a wide range of actors in the private sector, MOFA will continue to advance diplomatic efforts to realize a free, fair, and secure cyberspace, especially promoting the rule of law, taking measures to deter attacks, providing capacity building supports to like-minded countries, and leveraging cyber consultations and other forms of dialogue with relevant countries and organizations.
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