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Dinner hosted by State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII for Australian parliamentary delegation
November 12, 2026
On November 11, Mr. HORII Iwao, Sate Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, hosted a dinner and exchanged views, including Japan-Australia relations, with Senator Richard Dowling, Mr. Tom Venning MP, and Senator Charlotte Walker, who are visiting Japan under the Japan-Australia Young Political Leaders Exchange Program.
- At the outset, State Minister HORII welcomed the visit to Japan by the Australian parliamentary delegation and stated that the Japan-Australia relationship, which is now stronger than ever, is supported by people-to-people exchanges such as this exchange program.
- The Australian delegation expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to visit Japan and stated that they would continue to work toward the further development of Japan-Australia relations, building upon their deepened understanding of Japan gained through this visit.
- Both sides exchanged views on promoting cooperation in Japan-Australia relations across a range of areas, including security, resources and energy, and economic security, particularly critical minerals.