Latest news with #9thTokyoInternationalConferenceonAfricanDevelopment
See - Sada Elbalad
14-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Japan to Highlight African Diplomacy at TICAD 9
Ahmed Emam The Foreign Press Center Japan (FPCJ) has announced an upcoming online press briefing ahead of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), scheduled to take place in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025. This year's conference is being positioned as Japan's most significant diplomatic initiative with the Global South. The FPCJ briefing, set for Thursday, May 22, will feature Mr. Kenju Murakami, Deputy Director-General and Deputy Assistant Minister of the International Cooperation Bureau and African Affairs Department at Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the theme 'Strengthening Japan's Relations with Countries in the Global South through TICAD 9,' Mr. Murakami will present Japan's evolving Official Development Assistance (ODA) strategy in response to shifting global dynamics. TICAD, launched in 1993, has long been a key forum for Japan-Africa engagement. With African nations becoming more prominent on the global stage, TICAD 9 comes at a pivotal moment. Mr. Murakami is expected to outline how Japan plans to reinforce partnerships across the continent, emphasizing development cooperation, economic growth, and strategic diplomacy. The press briefing will be held in Japanese with consecutive English interpretation and will include a Q\&A session exclusively for members of the foreign press. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance by Thursday, May 15, at 12:00 JST. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI's attendance at the National Day Reception of the Republic of South Africa
On April 24, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the South African National Day Reception, which was held in Tokyo, and delivered her remarks on behalf of the Government of Japan. The overview is as follow: In her speech, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI referred to the longstanding friendship between Japan and South Africa that has been fostered for 115 years, and expressed her hope that, through increasingly active high-level exchanges over the past year and wide-ranging discussions at such high-levels, bilateral cooperation will be further deepened. She also noted that the bonds forged through multilayered exchanges in diverse areas such as the economy, culture, and sports have served as the foundation for strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI also stated that Japan would like to work with African countries to co-create solutions to various challenges at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) to be held in Yokohama this August, and expressed her hope that the achievements of TICAD 9 will lead to the success of the G20 Johannesburg Summit. She emphasized that Japan and South Africa, based on the shared the fundamental values of freedom, peace, and democracy, will further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI concluded her remarks by expressing her deep respect for the legacy of President Nelson MANDELA and other great leaders who have shaped South Africa's path to freedom and democracy. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
