Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has held one-on-one talks with African leaders attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD. They agreed on a range of cooperative ventures.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has held one-on-one talks with African leaders attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD. They agreed on a range of cooperative ventures.
Ishiba met with Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday in Yokohama City, where the conference is taking place.
Ishiba said Japan and Kenya are like-minded countries that share values and principles, and he wants to deepen cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Ruto said it is necessary to continue high-level visits and advance cooperation.
Ishiba said Japan will work for Kenya's infrastructure development, including for a port. Ruto expressed his gratitude for the offer.
They agreed that the countries will work closely on economic measures, including the promotion of investment. They also confirmed cooperation on international challenges and UN Security Council reform.
Ishiba then spoke with Liberian President Joseph Boakai. Ishiba said Tokyo will steadily implement cooperation in road construction and medical care projects in Liberia.
In talks with Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ishiba spoke about Japan's support for human resource development, including vocational training, as well as mine clearance.
Ishiba also met with Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius. They agreed to further strengthen cooperation in maritime security.
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Quiz 1:
Which African leader did Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru hold one-on-one talks with in Yokohama City on Wednesday?
A. Kenyan President William Ruto
B. Liberian President Joseph Boakai
C. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
D. Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Quiz 2:
In their meeting, what did Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba express his intention to do for Kenya?
A. Implement cooperation in road construction and medical care projects
B. Support human resource development, including vocational training, as well as mine clearance
C. Steadily implement cooperation on a port's infrastructure development
D. Offer support for UN Security Council reform
Quiz 3:
Which country's President did Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba talk about Japan's support for human resource development?
A. Kenya
B. Liberia
C. Senegal
D. Mauritius
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: A
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: B
Ishiba met with Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday in Yokohama City, where the conference is taking place.
Ishiba said Japan and Kenya are like-minded countries that share values and principles, and he wants to deepen cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Ruto said it is necessary to continue high-level visits and advance cooperation.
Ishiba said Japan will work for Kenya's infrastructure development, including for a port. Ruto expressed his gratitude for the offer.
They agreed that the countries will work closely on economic measures, including the promotion of investment. They also confirmed cooperation on international challenges and UN Security Council reform.
Ishiba then spoke with Liberian President Joseph Boakai. Ishiba said Tokyo will steadily implement cooperation in road construction and medical care projects in Liberia.
In talks with Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ishiba spoke about Japan's support for human resource development, including vocational training, as well as mine clearance.
Ishiba also met with Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius. They agreed to further strengthen cooperation in maritime security.
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Quiz 1:
Which African leader did Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru hold one-on-one talks with in Yokohama City on Wednesday?
A. Kenyan President William Ruto
B. Liberian President Joseph Boakai
C. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
D. Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Quiz 2:
In their meeting, what did Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba express his intention to do for Kenya?
A. Implement cooperation in road construction and medical care projects
B. Support human resource development, including vocational training, as well as mine clearance
C. Steadily implement cooperation on a port's infrastructure development
D. Offer support for UN Security Council reform
Quiz 3:
Which country's President did Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba talk about Japan's support for human resource development?
A. Kenya
B. Liberia
C. Senegal
D. Mauritius
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: A
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: B
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Summary
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru held talks with African leaders at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, including Kenyan President William Ruto. The discussion focused on deepening cooperation for infrastructure development and economic measures, as well as addressing