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[FM MOTEGI’s visit to the United States]
―Message from New York―

I have completed almost all of my engagements at the UN General Assembly.
This time, I attended numerous ministerial meetings and clearly communicated Japan’s positions and views on important issues such as maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz; nuclear disarmament; global health including infectious diseases; UN Security Council reform; and the question of Palestine.
Furthermore, I worked to strengthen coordination with allies and like-minded countries through frameworks such as the G7 and Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation, and engaged in in-depth discussions on regional situations concerning North Korea, the Middle East, and Ukraine. Moreover, I had productive meetings with the foreign ministers of countries such as Nepal, which has suffered flooding, and Fiji, which plays an important role in the Pacific Islands region, Pakistan, and the Maldives.
As Prime Minister TAKAICHI emphasized in her statement at the General Debate, Japan, as a peace-loving nation, will renew its commitment to multilateralism, building on the seventy years we have walked alongside the UN and is determined to fulfill its responsibilities in the international community through the two indispensable tasks of establishing international rules and providing support on the ground.
A series of important diplomatic engagements lies ahead this fall. I will continue to steer Japan’s diplomacy, building on the outcomes of this visit.

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Ambassador in Charge of UN Affairs of Japan KAIHARA participated in the Inaugural Ministerial Meeting of Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4) in New York, the U.S. Ambassador KAIHARA stated that the rule of law and freedom of navigation are of paramount importance for the safety and security of shipping and seafarers, and that from this perspective, maintenance and promotion of a free and open maritime order based on the rule of law, with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as its cornerstone, constitutes one of the central pillars of the updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).

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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary NAKANISHI received a courtesy call from Ms. Corin ROBERTSON, Ambassador Designate of the United Kingdom to Japan. They welcomed the fact that cooperation between Japan and the UK, Enhanced Global Strategic Partners, across a wide range of fields has been making steady progress, confirming that they would continue to cooperate to further develop bilateral relations.

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State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII received a courtesy call from the Viscount TRENCHARD and expressed his gratitude for the Viscount TRENCHARD’s contributions to the development of Japan-UK relations to date. They also exchanged views on Japan-UK cooperation in a wide range of fields.

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The IAEA released a report on the results of Marine Monitoring conducted in 2025. The Government of Japan will continue to maintain close coordination with the IAEA in conducting IAEA Marine Monitoring continuously and sharing information with the international community in a highly transparent manner.

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The IAEA published a report on the results of the interlaboratory comparison (ILC) on the determination of radionuclides in the marine environment conducted in 2024. The Government of Japan will continue to provide necessary information to the IAEA and will remain committed to making efforts to promote better understanding in the international community regarding the handling of ALPS treated water.

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Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs ENDO attended the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR). He stressed the need for international solidarity and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to achieving universal health coverage (UHC), the foundation for social stability and sustainable growth.

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Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA attended the farewell reception of Mr. Paweł MILEWSKI, Ambassador of Poland and delivered a speech as a reprecentative of the Government of Japan. She welcomed the recent developments in bilateral relations between Japan and Poland across various fields and also emphasized her intention to deepen bilateral cooperation with Poland, including support to Ukraine and its recovery.

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PM TAKAICHI held a Japan-U.S. Summit Telephone Talk, with the Hon.Donald J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America. At the outset, President TRUMP provided a detailed explanation of the latest U.S.-China Summit meeting. The two leaders exchanged views primarily on issues related to China, covering economic affairs, including economic security, as well as security affairs, and affirmed to work in close coordination between Japan and the United States.

The two leaders reaffirmed the unwavering Japan-U.S. Alliance and concurred that together they will contribute to the peace and stability of the region and the world.

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Press Secretary KITAMURA issued the following statement regarding situation in the Tigray Region in Ethiopia.
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As Japan marks the 70th anniversary of its accession to the United Nations, FM MOTEGI participated in the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that Japan's commitment to the UN and multilateralism remains unchanged. Japan will continue to strongly support multilateralism centered on the UN, and play its role for the peace and stability of the region and the international community.

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[FM MOTEGI’s visit to the United States]
―Message from New York―

I have completed almost all of my engagements at the UN General Assembly.
This time, I attended numerous ministerial meetings and clearly communicated Japan’s positions and views on important issues such as maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz; nuclear disarmament; global health including infectious diseases; UN Security Council reform; and the question of Palestine.
Furthermore, I worked to strengthen coordination with allies and like-minded countries through frameworks such as the G7 and Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation, and engaged in in-depth discussions on regional situations concerning North Korea, the Middle East, and Ukraine. Moreover, I had productive meetings with the foreign ministers of countries such as Nepal, which has suffered flooding, and Fiji, which plays an important role in the Pacific Islands region, Pakistan, and the Maldives.
As Prime Minister TAKAICHI emphasized in her statement at the General Debate, Japan, as a peace-loving nation, will renew its commitment to multilateralism, building on the seventy years we have walked alongside the UN and is determined to fulfill its responsibilities in the international community through the two indispensable tasks of establishing international rules and providing support on the ground.
A series of important diplomatic engagements lies ahead this fall. I will continue to steer Japan’s diplomacy, building on the outcomes of this visit.

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The 1st Meeting of the Advisory Board for Promoting Science and Technology Diplomacy was held, and the basic direction and priority issues for promotion of the strategic science and technology diplomacy were discussed.

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Director-General for Global Issues SUGIURA attended, on behalf of PM TAKAICHI, the Eighth Ocean Panel Leaders’ Meeting of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, which was held during the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs ENDO attended the Peacebuilding Commission Ministerial-level Meeting in New York, the U.S. Senior Deputy Minister ENDO reaffirmed that Japan will continue to contribute to advancing peace around the world by working closely with partners within the United Nations’Peacebuilding Architecture.

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Ambassador in Charge of UN Affairs KAIHARA participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the UN Group of Friends of Mediation in New York, the U.S. Ambassador KAIHARA introduced Japan's initiatives, including the establishment of the International Peace Mediation Unit within the Government in March this year, and stressed Japan's resolve to contribute to sustaining peace, including through mediation.

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Director-General for Global Issues SUGIURA attended the high-level meeting on addressing the existential threats posed by sea level rise at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, and delivered a statement.

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Mr. SUGIURA, Director-General for Global Issues, read a message on behalf of FM MOTEGI at Delivering the Sendai Framework: An ASEAN Approach to Inclusive Disaster and Climate Resilience, a side event of the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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[FM MOTEGI’s visit to the United States]
―Message from New York―

I am here in New York for my first overseas trip since being reappointed as Minister for Foreign Affairs. It’s noon, and the temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. There is already a hint of autumn in the air.
It has been seven years since I last stood here, when I first served as Foreign Minister.
The UN General Assembly High-Level Week gets underway. Every year at this time, leaders and ministers from around the world gather here in New York, where a wide range of meetings are held at the UN headquarters and other venues. It is an important opportunity for diplomacy, with numerous summit meetings and meetings between foreign ministers taking place throughout the week.
Earlier today, I attended the Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where we exchanged views on how to address the situation surrounding North Korea and on cooperation in the areas of security and economic security. We reaffirmed our close coordination among the three countries. I also had an opportunity to have a one-on-one exchange with Secretary Rubio.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Japan’s admission to the United Nations. As we face an increasingly uncertain international environment, I will clearly articulate Japan’s role and position in upholding multilateralism centered on the United Nations.

[MOFA of Japan @MofaJapan_en]

As Japan marks the 70th anniversary of its accession to the United Nations, FM MOTEGI participated in the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that Japan's commitment to the UN and multilateralism remains unchanged. Japan will continue to strongly support multilateralism centered on the UN, and play its role for the peace and stability of the region and the international community.

https://t.co/GVfyGvTE9N