As Ishiba’s foothold within the LDP remains precarious, one misstep could spark moves to undermine his administration. Read more
The minister said he will work to take the two countries’ cooperation to new heights by building a strong relationship of trust with the Trump administration. Read more
The U.S. under his new administration will be a dominating force that will take whatever steps necessary to advance American interests, the newly inaugurated president said. Read more
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will be the first senior Japanese official to meet members of the incoming president’s governing team. Read more
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is set to attend Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, also stressed the necessity of being on the same wavelength as the incoming president’s team. Read more
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul is expected to reassure Iwaya of the government’s stability in the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment. Read more
It would be Iwaya’s first China visit since he took office in October, and he would be the first top Japanese diplomat to visit the Asian neighbor since Yoshimasa Hayashi Read more
Wang Yi reportedly said that the two sides should “prevent external forces from inciting trouble and stirring up regional confrontation.” Read more
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya hinted that such a grouping would be open to all countries and partners in the region — including rivals such as China. Read more
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya hinted that such a grouping would be open to all countries and partners in the region — including rivals such as China. Read more