Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) |

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Japan highlight longstanding partnership for and with Africa at special event

Held in the framework of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), it showcased achievements through a week-long panel exhibition and a series of thematic discussions

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) jointly hosted the “UNIDO-Japan partnership for Africa” event at the Vienna International Centre this week. Held in the framework of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), it…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile concludes working visit to Japan

The Deputy President expressed his appreciation for Japan’s support for South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 and looked forward to collaborating with Japan to ensure that TICAD-9 is a success

Deputy President Sipokosa Paulus Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to Japan aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest.  As the two countries mark 115 years of well established diplomatic relations, the year 2025 also marks a special milestone, with…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Dinner with Deputy President Mashatile of South Africa hosted by State Minister FUJII for Foreign Affairs

The two sides exchanged views on cooperation in various fields, including economy, energy, culture, sports, and agriculture, as well as views on regional and international issues

On March 18, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, hosted a dinner with the Honourable Mr. Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, who is visiting Japan upon the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The overview of the dinner is as follows. At…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Japan on a Working Visit

The Deputy President and delegation will engage the business community in Japan with the objective of strengthening economic relations in areas such as manufacturing and machinery

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 16 March 2025 arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on a Working Visit aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well-established diplomatic relations which are particularly strong in…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a working visit to Japan

The working visit by the Deputy President underscores South Africa’s strong commitment and the importance that South Africa attaches to the relationship with Japan

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 16 - 19 March 2025, undertake a working visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well established diplomatic relations, and the year 2025 marks 115…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes contribution from Japan to save lives in war-torn Sudan

Japan has been a steadfast supporter of WFP in Sudan, contributing over US$13 million since 2021

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 150 million (approx. US $1 million) from the Government of Japan for its operations in Sudan. This vital funding will enable WFP to purchase locally grown grains, such as sorghum or millet, which will be distributed to over…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Signing of the Japan-Zambia Investment Agreement

Zambia has great economic potential due to its rich mineral resources, including copper and cobalt, and is attracting strong interest of Japanese companies

On 6 February, the “Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Zambia for the Promotion and Protection of Investment” (Japan-Zambia Investment Agreement) was signed in Tokyo by H.E. Mr. TAKEUCHI Kazuyuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Zambia and Honourable Chipoka MULENGA, Minister of Commerce, Trade…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Working Dinner between State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII and H.E. Mr. Philemon YANG, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The dinner was attended by Mr. MARUYAMA Norio, Ambassador for Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and Ambassador, Special Envoy for UN Security Council Reform and UN Security Council Election Affairs and others, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On February 3, commencing at 7 p.m. for approximately two hours, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a working dinner with H.E. Mr. Philemon YANG, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, who is visiting Japan upon the invitation of the Ministry of…

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Source: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) |

Canon places in top 10 for 41 years running in United States (U.S.) patent ranking and ranks first for the 20th consecutive year among Japanese companies

The United States, with its concentration of high-tech companies and its large market scale, is a particularly important region in terms of business expansion and technology alliances

In 2024, Canon (Canon-CNA.com) ranked ninth in the number of patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), placing it in the world's top 10 for 41 consecutive years, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a US-based patent research firm. Moreover, Canon ranked first among Japanese companies for…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

G7 foreign ministers’ statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

G7 Foreign Ministers call for the rapid, safe and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians and reiterate that humanitarian personnel must be provided assurances of safety

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké…

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