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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know

Mar 26, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Tuesday approved revised guidelines to its strict defense equipment transfer rules, enabling the export of next-generation fighter jets jointly developed with the U.K. and Italy under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The change in the rules of Japan's "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology" will help streamline negotiations with its two European partners in line with Tokyo's aspirations for the aircraft.
Japan eyes new embassy post to promote cross-border business ties

Mar 11, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Koya Jibiki |Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Japan is looking to create a post at its embassies dedicated to promoting international business ties, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Monday, as the U.S.-China rivalry, war in Ukraine and other geopolitical shifts open up new doors for companies. Kamikawa outlined the plans to bolster Japan's economy through diplomacy in a speech to the Japan Business Federation, the country's leading business lobby also known as Keidanren.
Japan foreign minister heads to U.S., Europe to bolster security ties

Jan 5, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa departed for a tour of Europe and North America on Friday, seeking their continued cooperation on security in the Indo-Pacific region even as they grapple with ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Stops on the tour include the U.S., Canada, Poland, the Netherlands and Turkey. Kamikawa will also visit Finland and Sweden, which had long maintained military neutrality until moving to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan, China and South Korea top diplomats to meet: 3 things to know

Nov 25, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea will hold their first meeting in more than four years on Sunday. High on the agenda will be discussing the outlook for a three-way summit. The last time the three countries' leaders met was at the end of 2019.
Japan looks to wean Kyrgyzstan off reliance on China, Russia

Nov 20, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised to deepen cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in infrastructure and other areas in a meeting with the country's president on Monday, seeking to help the Central Asian nation reduce its dependence on China and Russia.
Japan foreign minister heads to Israel to urge humanitarian pause

Nov 2, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa plans to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories on Friday, where she will call for a temporary humanitarian cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas. Kamikawa departed Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Thursday afternoon.
Japan to invite Central Asian foreign ministers to G7 meeting next week

Nov 1, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa plans to invite counterparts from five Central Asian countries to participate online in the Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting here next week, Nikkei has learned. Ministers from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are expected to attend a session that focuses on the region, to be held on Wednesday.
Japan takes regional approach to diplomacy with ASEAN, Central Asia

Oct 12, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Japan will host a series of regional summits this year and in 2024, starting with Southeast Asia, as it looks to court nations in the so-called Global South while India and China make their own initiatives. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Thursday met with Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara as part of her first overseas trip since taking office, advancing Japan's dialogue with Thailand's new government sworn in last month.
Japan to add advanced electronic parts to critical supplies list

Oct 11, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to designate advanced electronic components as critical goods that will receive support from the state to shore up the supply chain and minimize the fallout from international emergencies, officials said during a meeting held Wednesday by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan tries for balanced diplomatic response to Israel-Hamas war

Oct 10, 2023 | asia.nikkei.com | Koya Jibiki |Rimi Inomata |Ryo Nemoto

TOKYO -- Japan's government has sought to maintain its delicate balance in Middle East diplomacy even amid the latest outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has condemned the attacks by Hamas on Israel while calling for restraint on both sides.