Meeting with Foreign Minister Mr. Mogi Suu Kyi Communicate the idea of making a ¥45 billion ODA loan August 21 21:52
Foreign Minister Mogi met with Aung San Suu Kyi, the state counselor in the country he visited, and announced that he would make a maximum of ¥45 billion in Japanese ODA loan with the aim of supporting measures against the new coronavirus.
Foreign Minister Mogi, visiting Myanmar, met with Aung San Suu Kyi, national adviser for about an hour on the afternoon of the 24th.
In this, Minister Mogi announced that he would make an ODA loan with a total limit of ¥45 billion for the purpose of emergency financial support for measures against the new coronavirus and financial support for SMEs. Thank you.
They also agreed to ease immigration control measures in both countries due to the spread of infection, and to resume long-term stays such as corporate expatriates in early next month. It was confirmed that the adjustment will be accelerated even when the visitor is returning to and from the area.
On the other hand, Minister Mogi indicated that he would support the Myanmar government's efforts to improve the situation to the maximum extent that the Muslim minority Rohingya had to be evacuated. I announced the policy to send an election monitoring team so that it will be done fairly.
Foreign Minister Mogi “It was a very meaningful visit”
After finishing the series of schedules, Foreign Minister Mogi responded to an interview with a reporter in an online format, saying, "We were able to gain the understanding of the importance of international cooperation in the countermeasure against the new coronavirus and the leadership of Japan. I felt the importance of meeting and discussing with each other and deepening my understanding. I would like to continue such diplomatic efforts."
In addition, regarding the issue of the South China Sea, which is intensifying the advancement of oceans by China, “It was a great achievement that each country showed understanding and support for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific that Japan is taking the lead. It was a visit."