Japan-Italy Foreign Ministers’ meeting

On November 9, commencing at 5:15 p.m. local time (1:15a.m., Japan time) for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting Paris, France to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Antonio TAJANI, Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic.

1. At the outset, Minister MOTEGI noted that this year marks the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, and expressed his pleasure that the relationship between the two countries has been steadily advancing, including through this year’s reciprocal visits between their leaders. He stated that, under their "Special Strategic Partnership," Japan intends to elevate the bilateral relationship to even greater heights and that he looks forward to continuing to work in unity, within the framework of the G7, to address the various challenges facing the international community. In response, Foreign Minister Tajani expressed his desire to work together with Minister MOTEGI to further strengthen Japan-Italy relations.
2. The two Ministers held a broad discussion on their bilateral cooperative relationship and concurred in further advancing cooperation in the fields of defense and security, economic security, and economy. Furthermore, Minister MOTEGI conveyed Japan's serious concerns regarding the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act(IAA), and requested that appropriate action be taken at the EU level.
3. The two Ministers exchanged views and concurred in continuing to work closely together on various issues facing the international community. These issues include the situation in the Indo-Pacific, such as their policies toward North Korea, including on the nuclear and missile issues as well as the abductions issue.