Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has started a tour of four African nations for talks with their leaders.
The seven-day trip takes him to Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Mozambique. He will also stop by in Singapore on his way back to Japan.
This will be Kishida's first trip to Africa since taking office in October 2021.
Kishida left Tokyo's Haneda airport on Saturday for Egypt.
He said, before departing, that he wants to confirm cooperation with African leaders over global issues including the situation in Ukraine. He said Russia's invasion has shaken the foundations of the international order.
He also said he hopes his meetings will enhance discussions at the upcoming G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Kishida added he will seek cooperation to help stabilize the security situation in Sudan.
The prime minister is scheduled to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the first leg of his tour.
The seven-day trip takes him to Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Mozambique. He will also stop by in Singapore on his way back to Japan.
This will be Kishida's first trip to Africa since taking office in October 2021.
Kishida left Tokyo's Haneda airport on Saturday for Egypt.
He said, before departing, that he wants to confirm cooperation with African leaders over global issues including the situation in Ukraine. He said Russia's invasion has shaken the foundations of the international order.
He also said he hopes his meetings will enhance discussions at the upcoming G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Kishida added he will seek cooperation to help stabilize the security situation in Sudan.
The prime minister is scheduled to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the first leg of his tour.
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio embarked on a seven-day tour, visiting Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, and Singapore. This marks his first trip to Africa since taking office in October 2021. The primary focus is strengthening ties with African leaders on global issues such as the Ukraine
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230429_14/
Date: April 29, 2023
Created: 2023/04/29 22:06
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:30
Last Read: 2023/04/29 22:28