On August 24, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting with H.E. Mr. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview of the meeting is as follows.

At the outset, Minister Kamikawa expressed her heartfelt condolences to the victims and their bereaved families of the terrorist attack occurred in Mogadishu on August 2 and stated that Japan strongly condemns all forms of terrorism. Minister Kamikawa also stated that she would like to work closely with Somalia, which will be a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNSC) for two years from next year, while sharing Japan’s knowledge. In response, Minister Fiqi expressed his gratitude for Japan’s extensive support to date and his expectations for further strengthening the favorable relations with Japan. Minister Fiqi also expressed his expectations for cooperation with Japan in the Security Council.
Referring to Japan’s efforts towards peace and stability in Somalia, Minister Kamikawa stated that Japan would like to cooperate with Somalia towards the consolidation of peace and economic development of Somalia. In response, Minister Fiqi, referring to the long friendly relations with Japan, expressed his expectations for continued cooperation for peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

The two ministers confirmed that they would further develop Japan-Somalia relations towards TICAD 9 in the coming year.

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On August 24, commencing at 6:28 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Cameroon who is visiting Japan to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview is as follows.

At the outset, Minister Kamikawa mentioned that Cameroon is a driving force for the Central African economy and stated that Japan intends to cooperate for economic integration and human resources development in the Central Africa region, with Cameroon as a gateway to the region.
In addition, Minister Kamikawa stated that Japan intends to work with Cameroon, a major regional power, in maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
In response, Minister Mbella Mbella explained Cameroon’s efforts toward economic development, and expressed his gratitude for Japan’s support and expectations for strengthening economic relations with Japan.
The two ministers confirmed that they would further develop Japan-Cameroon relations towards TICAD 9 in the coming year.
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On August 24, commencing at 10:22 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with Hon. Mr. Maneesh Gobin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius who is visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview is as follows.

At the outset, Minister Kamikawa stated that Japan intends to continue to work together with Mauritius, an important partner in promoting a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP), towards the strengthening of the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region. In response, Minister Gobin stated that he was pleased to attend TICAD and expressed his support for FOIP. He also expressed his expectations for Japan’s support for the establishment of its embassy in Tokyo.
The two ministers concurred on continuing coordination in the areas of maritime security and the blue economy. The two ministers also confirmed that they would further cooperate towards the expansion of Japanese investment to Mauritius.
The two ministers confirmed that Japan-Mauritius relations will be further developed towards TICAD 9 in the coming year.
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On August 24, commencing at 4:28 p.m. (for approximately 15 minutes), Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Mohamed MBAE, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Union of Comoros, who is visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview is as follows.

At the outset, Minister Kamikawa expressed her gratitude for Comoros’ contributions as the AU Chair at last year’s G7 Hiroshima Summit and paid tribute to the successful realization of the AU’s membership in the G20. Minister Kamikawa also stated that she would like to continue strengthening cooperation in both bilateral and international arenas. In response, Minister Mbae expressed his expectations for further development of the favorable bilateral relations between the two countries.
Minister Kamikawa expressed her intention to continue working closely with Comoros, an important partner in promoting a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP). In response, Minister Mbae expressed his gratitude for Japan’s support to date and the two ministers confirmed that a free and open maritime order based on the rule of law is essential as maritime nations and they would work closely together.

The two ministers confirmed that they would further develop Japan-Comoros relations towards TICAD 9 in the coming year.

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