Taro Kono
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19635.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Taro Kono is a Japanese politician who has served in various capacities, including Minister of Foreign Affairs. His political career is marked by active engagement in both domestic and international affairs. Kono has been in the news recently as he continues to influence Japan's foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
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Serving foreign officials include Tarō Kōno, Japan’s digital minister and a former defence minister.
Key Trump allies and Musk on leaked list for secretive Peter Thiel retreat | Peter ThielUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Taro Kono condemned Iran's actions during a phone consultation with the Prime Minister of Qatar.
茂木外相「イランの行動を非難する」 カタール首相と電話協議 [アメリカとイスラエル、イランを攻撃 報復も][高市早苗首相 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-03-04
Taro Kono is attending the Munich Security Conference as Japan's Foreign Minister.
茂木外相と小泉防衛相、ミュンヘン安保会議に出席へ [自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-20
Taro Kono met with the Indian Foreign Minister to discuss cooperation towards the realization of FOIP.
茂木外相がインド外相と会談 FOIP実現に向けた協力で一致 [高市早苗首相 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-17
Taro Kono, a former Minister of Defense, criticized the irresponsible statements made by government officials regarding nuclear weapons.
日本社会各界批评高市早苗政府强军扩武（国际视点） --国际--人民网
China· 2025-12-25
Taro Kono, a former Minister of Defense, criticized the government's stance on nuclear weapons.
日本社会各界批评高市早苗政府强军扩武（国际视点） --国际--人民网China· 2025-12-24Taro Kono, a senior ruling party lawmaker, said Japan should not shy away from a broader debate on acquiring nuclear weapons.
Japan says its no-nukes pledge has not changed
Taiwan· 2025-12-19
Taro Kono is mentioned as the Japanese Foreign Minister who is involved in the diplomatic tensions with China.
華停進口日水產 中止商牛肉復輸 外交部：倘拒撤「台灣有事」論將嚴厲堅決反制 - 20251120 - 要聞 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-11-19
Taro Kono, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, argued that the Japanese government's stance on Taiwan has not changed.
中日四个政治文件对台湾问题作出明确规定，没有任何模糊、曲解的空间 --国际--人民网China· 2025-11-18
Taro Kono defended the Japanese government's stance on the Taiwan issue, claiming it has not changed.
外交部：中日四个政治文件对台湾问题作出明确规定，没有任何模糊、曲解的空间--国际--人民网China· 2025-11-17Taro Kono has been involved in Japan's foreign policy discussions regarding China.
社評：日本政客玩火攪局難成 中國強烈反應殺雞儆猴 - 20251117 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-16
Taro Kono, the Japanese Defense Minister, held his first meeting with China's Defense Minister.
小泉防衛相、中国の軍国防相と初会談 「軍事活動に深刻な懸念」表明 [高市早苗首相 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-01Taro Kono is a former Japanese minister with multiple roles including defense and foreign affairs.
«Стыдно за Америку, больно за Украину, жаль Беларусь»
Belarus· 2025-10-25
Taro Kono announced support measures for reconstruction at the Ukraine mine clearance conference.
ウクライナ地雷対策会議を開催 茂木外相、復興に向けた支援策を発表 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-22Taro Kono expressed support for Minister of Agriculture Koizumi in the party leadership election.
河野太郎氏、総裁選で小泉農相の支持表明 21年は「小石河連合」 [自由民主党（自民党）][自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-19
Taro Kono, the Japanese Foreign Minister, engaged in strategic dialogue with the Bahraini Foreign Minister.
岩屋外相、バーレーン外相と戦略対話 ガザの状況改善へ連携で一致：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-09
Taro Kono is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a notable member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
热点问答｜石破茂后，谁接任日本首相 _光明网China· 2025-09-08
Taro Kono is mentioned as a potential candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party.
国际观察｜石破茂“体面”辞职 日政坛“一地鸡毛” _光明网China· 2025-09-08
Taro Kono is also a candidate in the party leadership election.
茂木前幹事長、総裁選に立候補表明 「すべてをこの国に捧げたい」 [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][自由民主党（自民党）][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-08
Taro Kono is known for his role in the Japanese government and his candidacy in the LDP leadership race.
「ポスト石破」小泉氏と高市氏が軸 自民総裁選、10月に投開票案 [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-07
Taro Kono is part of the leadership team addressing the party's recent challenges.
秋篠宮さま、大日本農会が表彰した農家を視察 猛暑の影響気にかけ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-02
Taro Kono was the Digital Minister who responded to public criticism regarding the ministry's online form process.
Japan used to be a tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines and ink stamps?
United States· 2025-08-10
Former minister of digital transformation Taro Kono is mentioned as a potential successor to Ishiba.
A post-Ishiba era is on the horizonTaiwan· 2025-07-30
Taro Kono is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
「やり直す姿が再生に必要」自民・茂木前幹事長、石破首相の退陣要求 [自由民主党（自民党）][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-27
Taro Kono, the former Digital Minister, reiterated his demand for resignation.
｢森山幹事長が責任を｣ 河野太郎前デジタル相が改めて辞任要求 [自由民主党（自民党）][国民民主党][石破政権][参院選（参議院選挙）2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-27
Taro Kono is a prominent figure in the Liberal Democratic Party.
「やり直す姿が再生に必要」自民・茂木前幹事長、石破首相の退陣要求 [自由民主党（自民党）][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-27Taro Kono announced his resignation from the position of deputy chairman of the election strategy committee of the Liberal Democratic Party.
石破茂相位倒數 日美貿談雪上霜 執政聯盟失參院過半優勢 自民黨醞釀易帥 - 20250722 - 國際 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-07-21
Taro Kono met with the NATO Secretary General to discuss strengthening cooperation in the defense industry.
岩屋外相がNATO事務総長と会談 防衛産業分野の協力強化で一致：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-25
Taro Kono expressed deep concern over retaliatory actions and their impact during a phone consultation with the Israeli foreign minister.
岩屋外相「報復の応酬と被害を深く懸念」 イスラエル外相と電話協議 [イラン][イスラエル][トランプ][核協議][ネタニヤフ]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-20
Taro Kono has been actively involved in discussions regarding Japan's foreign policy.
天皇陛下、ロマンチックバレエの名作「ジゼル」鑑賞 新国立劇場：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-18
