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Japan to Work Closely with Eswatini on Investment
News from Japan Politics Jun 5, 2025 23:13 (JST) Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)--Japan hopes to work more closely with Eswatini to encourage Japanese companies to make investment and start business in the African country, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday. In a meeting in Tokyo, Ishiba and Eswatini's prime minister, Russell Dlamini, confirmed that their countries will deepen their relations. The African nation was previously called Swaziland. Dlamini expressed his gratitude for Japan's food assistance and economic cooperation in the fields of education and disaster reduction. He also expressed hope for an increase in investment by Japanese companies. Ishiba asked for cooperation for the success of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD 9, to be held in Yokohama, near Tokyo in August. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
23-05-2025
- Politics
Ishiba, Guterres Agree to Deepen Japan-U.N. Cooperation
News from Japan Politics May 23, 2025 14:36 (JST) Tokyo, May 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirmed during phone talks Friday their intention to deepen cooperative ties between the Asian country and the United Nations. For the deeper cooperation, Ishiba and Guterres agreed to take advantage of, among other things, international events in Japan, such as the ongoing World Exposition in the western city of Osaka and the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), to be held in Yokohama, near the capital, in August. In the 10-minute phone conversation, Ishiba stressed the importance of the role played by the United Nations at a time when the international community faces a host of challenges. He also said Japan is ready to work closely with the United Nations for the reform of the world body. Guterres expressed his gratitude for Japan's support for U.N. activities. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Daily News Egypt
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Japanese Education Minister visits Egypt to strengthen ties with Africa ahead of TICAD9
Toshiko Abe, Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, visited Egypt from May 4 to 5 as part of efforts to deepen educational and scientific collaboration with African countries in the lead-up to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). Recognizing Egypt's leadership in Africa and its proactive adoption of Japanese educational practices—most notably the 'tokkatsu' (special activities) model—Minister Abe held a series of high-level meetings and site visits aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation. During her visit, Minister Abe met with Egypt's Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ayman Ashour. Discussions focused on the expansion of key collaborative projects such as the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) and the Egyptian-Japanese Schools (EJS), which currently total 55 nationwide, with 15 more scheduled to open this fall. The officials also reviewed progress on the upcoming EJ-KOSEN project, a technical education initiative slated to launch in September, designed to cultivate highly skilled engineers and specialists. The two sides expressed mutual interest in expanding future cooperation in industrial human resource development and inclusive education for individuals with special needs. Minister Abe also met with Amr Adly, President of E-JUST, to explore ways to further strengthen institutional collaboration. In addition, she toured an applied technology school that trains technicians at the secondary level, the Japanese School in Cairo, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Her visit also included consultations with the World Bank's Country Director in Egypt and the President of Cairo University, underscoring a shared commitment to educational innovation and international partnership.
12-05-2025
- Business
Japan PM Ishiba Meets with Guinea-Bissau Pres.
News from Japan Politics May 12, 2025 23:21 (JST) Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday, showing an eagerness to contribute to the stability of the increasingly turbulent West African region. In their roughly 40-minute meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, the two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties mainly in the area of economy. The Japanese government considers relations with Global South emerging countries, including those in Africa, to be important. Ishiba mentioned that his government will host the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD 9, in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in August. He told Embalo that Tokyo wants to make the event an "opportunity that will lead to the prosperity of both Japan and Africa." [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan support Angola to strengthen food and water security in drought stricken areas
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support over 27,000 people affected by drought in southern Angola. This funding will enhance the food and water security while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers through Japanese agricultural technology innovations. In collaboration with the Government of Angola, WFP will scale up efforts to promote sustainable access to water, boost agricultural production, and improve the livelihoods of communities impacted by a prolonged drought and the El Niño event in Huíla and Cunene provinces. Through this initiative, WFP will provide solar-powered water supply and small-scale irrigation systems, skills training, and technical assistance to strengthen local value chains and create economic opportunities for smallholder farmers. WFP will also partner with a Japanese technology company, leveraging its expertise and innovative solutions to help unlock the country's agricultural potential and advance national development priorities. 'WFP's collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Japanese private sector has the potential to become a game-changer for Angola's agriculture sector,' said José Ferrão, WFP Head of Office in Angola. 'By combining WFP's deep field presence and knowledge of the local context and Japan's cutting-edge technology, this project will empower communities facing climate shocks to build long-term food and water security.' This generous contribution comes from a new initiative dedicated to sustainable socioeconomic development in Africa, in the lead-up to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) to be held in Yokohama, Japan in August 2025. 'The project supported by this new initiative and implemented in collaboration with WFP and NEC Corporation will be presented at TICAD9 as a model of co-created innovative solutions with Africa,' said Toru Suzuki, the Japanese Ambassador to Angola. 'It also contributes to Japan's Country Development Cooperation Policy for Angola, which is aligned with the National Development Plan (2023-2027), that identifies the agriculture sector as a driver to promote food security and economic diversification and accelerating sustainable development.' WFP has been complementing the Government's drought response efforts by delivering specialised nutrition support and food vouchers to families with malnourished children, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls. WFP also trains and mentors health facility staff and community health workers to conduct nutrition screenings and deliver programmes to address moderate acute malnutrition and improve maternal and child health outcomes. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Food Programme (WFP).
