Foreign Minister Motegi attended an online meeting with foreign ministers from 14 Caribbean countries in Jamaica, pointing out that responding to natural disasters is a common issue for both Japan and the Caribbean. He expressed his desire to continue contributing through support.
Foreign Minister Mogi, who was visiting Central America and the Caribbean, was in Jamaica, the last country he visited on the 21st of Japan time, to meet online with the foreign ministers of the CARICOM = Caribbean community, which consists of 14 Caribbean countries. Attended.
In this, Minister Mogi stated that "natural disasters are a common issue between Japan and this region," and expressed his intention to continue contributing to the Caribbean countries by supporting the disaster prevention field and taking measures against the new coronavirus.
He also called for cooperation on various issues such as reform of the Security Council based on Japan's aim to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and a free and open international order. He appealed that he would like to cooperate with the maintenance and strengthening of the.
Minister Mogi, who has completed a series of schedules in Central America and the Caribbean, told reporters about China, which is becoming more influential in the region. I was able to point out that there was something and share my concerns. Eight of the 15 Taiwan-approved countries in the world are Central America and the Caribbean, and it was extremely meaningful to be able to confirm the cooperation. " ..