- Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu is on a nine-day trip to the Middle East and Asia.
- He will encourage Israel and Palestine to maintain the ceasefire and build trust for a peace plan in Gaza.
- Motegi aims to strengthen security coordination with the Philippines and India, responding to China’s growing influence.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about what’s happening?

B: Oh, hi Ken! What’s up? Tell me!

A: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Motegi, is going on a trip!

B: Really? Where to?

A: He’s going to Israel, Palestine, Qatar, the Philippines and India! Quite a lot of places!

B: Wow! That’s a long trip! What’s he doing there?

A: Mostly talking to important people. He wants to help keep the peace between Israel and Palestine.

B: Oh, that’s important. Is there a problem?

A: There was a ceasefire, and he wants to make sure it continues. He wants them to trust each other more.

B: Sounds complicated! What about in Asia?

A: He's meeting with people from the Philippines and India too.

B: Why those countries?

A: Because they’re worried about China’s growing power. They want to work together.

B: I see. So, Japan wants to be involved and help out?

A: Exactly! He says Japan has good relationships with everyone and wants to help them all get along.