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Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII Iwao by the U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation
October 22, 2026
On October 21, commencing at 4:50 p.m., for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by a delegation of U.S. Congressional staff, who are visiting Japan under an invitation program organized by the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA).
- At the outset, State Minister HORII welcomed the delegation’s visit to Japan amd 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. He further stated that the strong Japan-U.S. Alliance is underpinned by multi-layered people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, and that the Government of Japan attaches importance to exchanges between the legislatures of Japan and the United States.
- Following this, the delegation raised questions on regional affairs, Japan-U.S. cooperation in the field of AI, and other matters, and an exchange of views took place.
(Reference) The delegation of the U.S. Congressional staff who participated in the courtesy call
- Will Burns, Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Jay Obernolte
- Molly Martin, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Brett Guthrie
- Alan McQuinn, Professional Staff Member, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Nicolas Oliver, Technology Policy Fellow, Office of Senator Todd Young
- Ariana Orne, Communications Director, Office of Rep. Maxwell Frost
- Kate Schisler, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Donald Beyer