Countries & Regions
Foreign Minister MOTEGI's Visit to Israel, Palestine, Qatar, the Philippines and India
(January 10-18, 2026)
January 17, 2026
Israel
Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
Japan-Israel Foreign Ministers's Meeting
Palestine
Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. al-Sheikh, Vice President of Palestine
Meeting with Dr. Mustafa, Prime Minister of Palestine
Qatar
Japan-Qatar Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
Interview
- Foreign Minister Motegi's Interview with Qatar News Agency (Doha, Qatar) “Japan's Foreign Minister to QNA: Qatar-Japan Cooperation Exceptionally Strong, Working to Develop Strategic Partnership” (January 12, 2026) (Japanese / Copy of the article (English (PDF)
/ Arabian (PDF) ))
The Philippines
Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Flower Offering at Rizal Park
- Signing and Exchanging of Notes for Official Security Assistance (OSA) FY2025 Project to the Republic of the Philippines (January 15, 2026)
- Signing of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (January 15, 2026)
- Signing and Exchange of Notes Concerning the Grant Assistance “Economic and Social Development Program” to the Republic of the Philippines (Provision of Wireless Communication Equipment) (January 15, 2026)
Contributions
- Foreign Minister Motegi's article contributed to Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Manila Bulletin (The Philippines) (January 14, 2026) (Japanese / English / Copy of the article (English) (PDF) )
India
Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
18th Japan-India Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
- 18th Japan-India Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue (January 16, 2026)
- Foreign Minister MOTEGI’s Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India (January 16, 2026)
- Foreign Minister MOTEGI’s visit to the Delhi Metro (January 17, 2026)
- Wreath-laying by Foreign Minister MOTEGI at Raj Ghat (January 17, 2026)
Contributions
- “India and Japan: A New Golden Chapter in a Mutually Complementary Relationship” Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu’s Contribution to the Times of India (January 16, 2026) (Japanese / English / Copy of the article (English) (PDF) )