Minister Joly to travel to Japan
News release
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Japan from July 22 to 24, 2024.
In Tokyo, Minister Joly will meet Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, KAMIKAWA Yoko, to discuss progress made under the Canada-Japan Action Plan for contributing to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. They will explore ways to strengthen political and economic ties, as well as highlight priorities for Canada’s upcoming G7 presidency in 2025. The Ministers will exchange perspectives on the various regional and global peace and security challenges, including the expanding military cooperation between North Korea and Russia; the ongoing tensions in the Indo-Pacific; the situation in the Middle East; and those stemming from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Minister Joly will also meet with other senior interlocutors, including Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, HAYASHI Yoshimasa, to reiterate Canada’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Japan.
Throughout her engagements, Minister Joly will reaffirm Canada’s commitment to working closely with Japan in the Indo-Pacific and globally to uphold the rules-based international order.
Quotes
“The long-standing friendship and partnership between Canada and Japan are built on shared values and strong collaboration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss ways to advance shared objectives with a close and longstanding friend and partner, and to identify further opportunities for our countries to contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.”
- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick facts
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Canada and Japan’s diplomatic relations date back to 1928, and we remain strong allies in supporting the rules-based multilateral system.
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Canada’s exports of merchandise to Japan were valued at $15.8 billion in 2023 and imports from Japan at $20.7 billion.
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Canada and Japan collaborate in many multilateral organizations, including the G7, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the United Nations.
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