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Meeting between Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and Mr. Allafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya

Regarding the situation in Libya, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi conveyed the message that political stability in Libya, through elections and the establishment of a unified government, is indispensable for the stability of the country

On January 25, from 10:20 a.m. (local time) during 20 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdullah Allafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya, during his visit to Japan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.…

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Meeting between Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA and Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal KA

Minister Kamikawa conveyed her appreciation to Minister Ka for his visit to Japan with Senegalese business representatives at the critical time before the presidential election

On January 22nd, commencing at 9:45 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Doudou KA, Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of the Republic of Senegal, who was visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is as…

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Presidential Election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Statement by Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)

Japan congratulates Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, the incumbent candidate, on his re-election as President

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a presidential election which began on 20 December 2023 (local time) and its Constitutional Court declared the final result on 9 January 2024 (local time). Japan congratulates Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, the incumbent candidate, on his re-election as President. Japan considers…

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Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto and H.E. Mrs. Miryan Djamila Sena VIEIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Republic of Cabo Verde

H.E. Mrs. Vieira reiterated the message of sympathy from the government of Cabo Verde for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake

On January 12th at 11:00 AM for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Mrs. Miryan Djamila Sena VIEIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Republic of Cabo Verde, who is visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is…

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Entry into force of the Tax Convention between Japan and Algeria

With respect to taxes levied on the basis of a taxable year, for taxes for any taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025

On December 21, Japan received from Algeria the notification confirming that its internal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the “Convention between Japan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion…

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The 17th Japan International MANGA Award Winner Announcement

For the first time, entries were received from four African countries: Ethiopia, Comoros, Senegal, and Rwanda

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan established the Japan International MANGA Award in 2007 to honor manga artists, who have contributed to the spread of manga culture overseas and international cultural exchange through manga, and awards outstanding overseas manga works in the name of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.…

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Entry into force of the Tax Convention between Japan and Algeria

The provisions concerning the exchange of information and the assistance in the collection of taxes will have effect from January 20, 2024

On December 21, Japan received from Algeria the notification confirming that its internal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the “Convention between Japan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution on scaling up and monitoring aid to the Gaza Strip (Statement by Foreign Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki)

Japan expects that the work of the UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator to be appointed based on this resolution will contribute to the expansion of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip

Japan welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2720 on scaling up and monitoring aid to the Gaza Strip on December 23 (December 22 local time). Japan voted in favor of the resolution based on its comprehensive consideration that the resolution is expected to contribute to…

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Japan: Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by Ambassadors to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Minister Kamikawa stated that Japan would like to further enhance cooperation between Japan and NATO by building up concrete cooperation in the priority areas

On December 11, 2023, commencing at 11:05 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from Ambassadors of 8 nations to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) who are visiting Japan. The overview of the courtesy call is as follows.…