Iwaya Takeshi
Iwaya Takeshi is a prominent Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He has served in various capacities within the Japanese government, including as Minister of Defense. Known for his strong stance on national security and defense issues, Iwaya has been actively involved in discussions surrounding Japan's role in international security. He emphasized the importance of diplomatic negotiations involving Ukraine during the recent G20 meeting, highlighting Japan's commitment to addressing global security challenges.
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Iwaya Takeshi, the Foreign Minister, held a meeting with six Middle Eastern countries to confirm cooperation for stable energy supply.
岩屋外相、中東6カ国と会合 エネルギーの安定供給に向け協力を確認：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-09-02The Gabonese delegation held bilateral meetings with Iwaya Takeshi, the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Ticad 9 : le Gabon réaffirme sa vision de coopération et de développement | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-08-22
In Tokyo, Ms. Anand will meet with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya Takeshi to strengthen Canada’s trade and defence cooperation.
Canada turns to Asia as efforts to shift trade from United States expand
Canada· 2025-07-08
Iwaya Takeshi, the Foreign Minister, called for a 'world without nuclear weapons' in his speech.
NPT会議に向け準備委始まる 岩屋外相が「核なき世界」求め演説：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-29Iwaya Takeshi presented the Diplomatic Bluebook 2025 at a Cabinet meeting.
Japan diplomatic report highlights PRC threat
Taiwan· 2025-04-09
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi expressed concern about China's military drills around Taiwan.
US, South Korea, Japan jointly express concern about China drills this weekTaiwan· 2025-04-04
Iwaya Takeshi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, participated in the meeting alongside Wang Yi and South Korean Foreign Minister Zhao Duilie.
王毅谈第11次中日韩外长会共识--国际--人民网
China· 2025-03-22
Iwaya Takeshi is the Japanese counterpart to Cho Tae-yul in the trilateral talks.
S Korea, Japan, China envoys to hold talksTaiwan· 2025-03-19
Iwaya Takeshi expressed regret to the U.S. Secretary of State regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum.
岩屋外相、米国務長官に「遺憾の意」表明 鉄鋼・アルミの関税めぐり：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-14Alongside Ms. Joly are from left to right, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi.
G7 needs to work together on growing use of shadow fleets, Joly saysCanada· 2025-03-13
Iwaya Takeshi emphasized the importance of discussions involving Ukraine at the G20 meeting.
ウクライナ交えた協議の重要性強調 G20会合で岩屋外相：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-21