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Japan and Republic of Congo Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Strategic Insights

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In a meeting held on August 22, Minister for Foreign Affairs IWAYA Takeshi and Minister of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public-Private Partnership of the Republic of Congo, Denis Christel SASSOU N'GUESSO, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. The meeting took place during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). Minister IWAYA emphasized Japan's desire to further develop relations with the Republic of Congo, a country rich in natural resources, including crude oil. Minister Sassou N'Guesso expressed his gratitude for Japan's past support and encouraged further investment by Japanese companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister IWAYA expressed Japan's intention to provide food assistance and dispatch experts in rice cultivation and fisheries to ensure food security in the Republic of Congo.
  • Minister Sassou N'Guesso appreciated Japan's efforts in TICAD and expressed his desire to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in the international arena.
  • The two ministers concurred on working together to respond to regional and international challenges, including policies toward North Korea and the abductions issue.
  • Minister IWAYA stated Japan's desire to continue cooperating to resolve development challenges in the Republic of Congo.
  • Minister Sassou N'Guesso encouraged further investment by Japanese companies in the Republic of Congo.
  • The two ministers discussed their policies toward North Korea, including on the nuclear and missile issues.

Statistics:

  • Japan will provide food assistance to the Republic of Congo.
  • Japan will dispatch experts in rice cultivation and fisheries to the Republic of Congo.
  • The meeting between Minister IWAYA and Minister Sassou N'Guesso took place during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9).
  • The meeting lasted for approximately 15 minutes.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
  • APO Group
  • M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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