What's New December 2023
- December 30
- December 28
- December 27
- December 26
- December 25
- December 23
- December 22
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- Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 22 2:18 PM)
- Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister FUKAZAWA by H.E. Mr. Areg HOVHANNISIAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Japan
- Courtesy Call on Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio by Mr. SASAE Kenichiro, Japan CULCON Chair
- Messages of condolence by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA following the shooting incidents in Prague, Czech Republic
- December 21
- December 20
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- Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki (December 20 3:46 PM)
- Extraordinary Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 20 10:05 AM)
- Congratulatory Letter from Prime Minister Kishida to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
- Japan-New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa Visits Fukushima Prefecture (Result)
- Declassification of Diplomatic Records
- December 19
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- Dispatch of Mr. MORI Eisuke, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Japan, to the State of Kuwait
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 19 7:40 PM)
- G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea
- Japan-Iran Vice-Ministerial Consultation
- Video message from Prime Minister Kishida at the launch event of “the Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons” learning programme
- December 18
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- 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Palau
- Exchange of Notes concerning three grant aid projects for the Kingdom of Cambodia, including the development of National Data Center
- Japan-Brunei Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Japan-Cambodia Summit Meeting
- Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister FUKAZAWA by H.E. Mr. Teimuraz LEZHAVA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan
- Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Gifts to the ASEAN Leaders and Other Participants
- Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Meals and Beverages
- Signing of Condolence Book by State Minister TSUJI Kiyoto in honor of His late Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait
- Partners’ Program the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and CooperationDay 2 Visit to the National Noh Theatre
- Courtesy Call on Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa by U.S. NSC Indo-Pacific Coordinator Campbell
- Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting
- Extraordinary Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 18 11:40 AM)
- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuji received a courtesy call by General Van Ovost, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command
- Signing and Exchange of Notes for Official Security Assistance (OSA) to the Republic of Fiji
- 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Palau Guidelines to Apply for the Endorsement of Commemorative Events
- Announcement: The Logo for the "30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Palau"
- December 17
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- Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Gala Dinner
- Japan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- The Commemorative Ceremony for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Tokyo Tower Light-Up Ceremony
- Dispatch of Mr. MORI Eisuke, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Japan, to the State of Kuwait
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting
- Japan-Thailand Summit Meeting
- Partners’ Program for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, Day 1 Meeting with Students of “JENESYS 2023 ASEAN-Japan Students Conference” and Lunch hosted by Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan
- The Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation
- Launch of “Partnership to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation: WA Project 2.0”
- December 16
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- Japan-Malaysia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Japan-Singapore Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Condolences on the Demise of the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Statement by Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio)
- The Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Banquet hosted by Prime Minister KISHIDA and Mrs. KISHIDA
- Japan-Indonesia Summit Meeting
- Japan-Timor-Leste Summit Meeting
- Exchange of Notes concerning the provision of a large patrol vessel for Indonesian Coast Guard Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Grant Aid “The Project for Enhancement of Ability in Maritime Safety and Security”)
- Exchange of Notes Concerning One Yen Loan and Two Grant Aid Projects to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (Contributing to "alleviating traffic congestion and air pollution," "improving the quality of medical services," and "human resource development" in Viet Nam)
- Japan-Viet Nam Summit Meeting
- Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting
- Japan-Laos Summit Meeting
- Japan-Brunei Summit-level Working Lunch
- Signing and Exchanging of Notes for Official Security Assistance (OSA) to Malaysia
- Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting
- Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA’s participation in Female Foreign Ministers of Japan and Indonesia Talk "Why do we need women's perspectives?"
- December 15
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- The Fourth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Partnership on Trade
- Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI by H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Republic of Singapore
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa to Visit Fukushima Prefecture
- Video Conference Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea regarding the handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
- Measures based on the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act regarding the situation surrounding Ukraine
- December 14
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- Joint Press Release of the Quad Senior Cyber Group
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. FUKAZAWA’s Attendance at Public Seminar "Thinking with the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council: Investing in Gender Equality for Sustainable Future for All”
- The 18th Asia Senior-Level Talks on Non-Proliferation (ASTOP)
- Signing of Convention on the Establishment of the “Global Combat Air Programme – GCAP International Government Organisation”
- Meeting between Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Director General Pope, the International Organization for Migration
- 12th UK-Japan Joint Committee Meeting on Cooperation in Science and Technology: Joint Statement
- December 13
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- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's organization of an exchange meeting discussing "WPS + Innovation - from the field of humanitarian aid, especially for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)”
- Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki (December 13 3:46 PM)
- Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Japan-Lebanon Foreign Minister’s Meeting
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Nabbanja of Uganda
- Japan-Jordan Foreign Minister’s Meeting
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa Attends the Second Global Refugee Forum
- Japan-France Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Panel Discussion: “How Japan can contribute to promoting women's participation in international peace and security” G7 GEAC and WAW! Follow-up event
- Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea
- Terrorist Attack in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan (Statement by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)
- G7 Hiroshima Summit Follow-up event: Symposium on GEAC Report 2023 -Towards Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment-
- TICAD 30th Anniversary Event in New York
- December 12
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- Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 12 9:38 AM)
- Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister FUKAZAWA by H.E. Mr. Gursel ISMAYILZADA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan
- Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI by H.E. Mr. Gursel ISMAYILZADA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan
- Reception hosted by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Horii on the occasion of the follow-up events of G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) and World Assembly for Women WAW!
- Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Kishida by the Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) (Submission of the Final Report)
- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuji received a courtesy call by General Charles A. Flynn, Commanding General, U.S. Army, Pacific
- Release of IAEA report regarding Marine Monitoring
- December 11
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- The Third Meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (IGEP)(December 8-9 in Nagasaki)
- Japan-UAE Summit Telephone Talk
- Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by the laureates of International Issues Presentation Contest
- Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by Ambassadors to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs KOMURA by Mr. Om Prakash, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
- Workshop on Countering Disinformation
- The Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation
- December 9
- December 8
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- Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 8 11:13 AM)
- Japan-Marshall Islands Summit Meeting
- Courtesy call on Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA by H.E. Mr. Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s visit to Swiss Confederation (Attendance the Second Global Refugee Forum)
- The 7th Japan-EU Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
- December 7
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- G7 Leaders’ Video Conference
- Japan-Norway Summit Meeting and Working Dinner
- Japan-U.S. Extended Deterrence Dialogue
- The 1st Japan- U.S.-ROK Trilateral Diplomacy Working Group for Foreign Ministry Cooperation on North Korea’s Cyber Threats
- Prime Minister Kishida’s attendance of the third meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (IGEP)
- Video Message by Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, at the Follow-up meeting of the international conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza’s civilians
- December 6
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- Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki (December 6 3:45 PM)
- Japan-Israel Summit Telephone Talk
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Mr. KOMURA Masahiro received a courtesy call from Dr. Ingrid Barnsley, Chief of Staff to the OECD Secretary-General
- The Signing of the US Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on Countering Foreign Information Manipulation
- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. HORII received a courtesy call from Ms. Elizabeth Allen, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
- Passing of crew members of the U.S. Forces Japan (Statement by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko)
- Letter of condolences from Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko on the loss of the crew members of the U.S. Forces due to the crash of the CV-22
- Letter of condolences from Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio on the loss of the members of the U.S. Forces due to the crash of the CV-22
- December 5
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- Foreign Minister Kamikawa Attends an EU Heads of Missions Meeting to Japan (Meeting of EU and EU Member States Ambassadors)
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 5 5:01 PM)
- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii’s Visit to the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris (The Japan Foundation)
- Prime Minister of Norway to Visit Japan
- Presidential Election in Madagascar (Statement by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)
- Election of Ambassador KAIFU Atsushi, Permanent Representative of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna, as the next Chair of the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO(Statement by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)
- The Adoption of the Draft Resolution on the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons submitted by Japan in the Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly
- Adoption of the Draft Resolution on Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons Submitted by Japan in the Plenary Meeting of the UN General Assembly
- December 4
- December 2
- December 1
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- Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio Attends the COP28 World Climate Summit Meeting
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko (December 1 11:14 AM)
- Adoption of the decision on operationalization of the new funding arrangements, including a fund, for responding to loss and damage
- Japan-Türkiye Summit Meeting
- Japan-Egypt Summit Working Dinner
- Japan-Qatar Summit Meeting
- Japan-Israel Summit Meeting
- Courtesy call on Foreign Mister Kamikawa by Dr. Meguro, the WPS National Action Plan Evaluation Committee Chair and other committee members
- The UN Triangular Partnership Programme Training for engineering personnel in African regions (Remote)
- Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Diplomatic Missions to Japan
- The Third Consultations on Consular Affairs between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand
- Message of condolence from Minister for Foreign Affairs KAMIKAWA Yoko on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger, Former Secretary of State of the United States of America
- Message of condolence from Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger, Former Secretary of State of the United States of America