Tokyo seeks to realize peace and a virtuous cycle of growth on Africa

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu has said Tokyo seeks to realize peace and a virtuous cycle of growth on the African continent under an updated policy of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” advocated by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.

Motegi delivered a speech on Japan’s policy on Africa at a symposium in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Sunday. The minister referred to the updated version of a policy of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” announced by Takaichi on Saturday.

He spoke of the need to strengthen the autonomy and resilience of countries to maintain and reinforce an international order. He said Japan will provide the necessary support and cooperation in all kinds of fields. Motegi said Tokyo places emphasis on efforts to strengthen the new economic foundation for the age of artificial intelligence and data in line with the changing times.