Foreign Minister Motegi, who is visiting Latin America and Africa, told reporters after completing a series of schedules, pointing out that China is advancing mainly in the economic field in the area visited this time, and said, "Japanese diplomacy It was a meaningful visit in terms of increasing its presence, "he emphasized the outcome of the visit.

Foreign Minister Motegi, who has visited Latin America and Africa, met with Foreign Minister Omamo for more than an hour in his last visit to Kenya on the afternoon of the 13th of Japan time.



In this, Minister Motegi explained the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" concept promoted by Japan, and would like to cooperate with Kenya, which plays a central role in the regional economy as a gateway to central and eastern Africa. I called.



In response, Foreign Minister Omamo responded, "Japan is a strategic partner that shares basic values, and we would like to cooperate toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific."



After completing a series of schedules, Minister Mogi told reporters online about China, which is strengthening its influence in Central and South America and Africa. It is a certain fact that is progressing. "



After that, "I was able to exchange various opinions about Japan's perceptions and positions at the meetings with each country about what is happening worldwide. It was a meaningful visit in terms of enhancing the presence of Japanese diplomacy. ".