Toshimitsu Motegi

Toshimitsu Motegi

Japan JapanpoliticianMaleb. 19576.6Global Dominance: 0.01%

Toshimitsu Motegi is a prominent Japanese politician who has served in various key roles within the Japanese government, including as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Known for his diplomatic acumen, Motegi has played a significant role in shaping Japan's foreign relations and trade policies. He has been an advocate for enhancing Japan's partnerships with other nations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. His recent appearance in the news was connected to a meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, highlighting ongoing diplomatic discussions between Japan and Peru.

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The Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with President Daniel Noboa to discuss bilateral relations.

Daniel Noboa recibió al canciller de Japón para fortalecer la cooperación bilateral | Política | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-08-06
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Daniel Noboa
Daniel Noboa

Toshimitsu Motegi is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

La OCDE da un jalón de orejas
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-06
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Toshimitsu Motegi is the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs who confirmed Japan's interest in expanding technological cooperation with the Panama Canal.

Japón ratifica su apuesta por el Canal de Panamá y ampliará cooperación tecnológica con la ruta interoceánica
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-05
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Toshimitsu Motegi discussed bilateral relations with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during a meeting in the Philippines.

Keistas Kinijos ir Japonijos ginčas: ar buvome susitikę?
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-28
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Toshimitsu Motegi had a brief exchange with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during an ASEAN-related meeting.

紀子さま、石川・輪島で集団検診など視察 母と子の集いにも参加:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-07-23
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Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, plans to visit Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia to strengthen economic cooperation.

El ministro de Exteriores de Japón visitará Panamá en agosto
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-10
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Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi participated in discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun.

US, Japan, S Korea reaffirm commitment to peace in Taiwan Strait
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-09
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Toshimitsu Motegi expressed support for the restoration of World Heritage sites in Kyiv during a meeting with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister.

茂木外相、キーウの世界遺産の修復支援表明 ウクライナ外相と会談:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-07-01
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Dmytro Kuleba
Dmytro Kuleba

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced the visa fee increase at a news conference.

Japan hikes visa fees by 400% for Nigerians, other nationals
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Toshimitsu Motegi announced a significant increase in visa fees during a press conference.

Frais de visa Japon : augmentation significative
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-06-21
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Former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi explained that the current visa fees have been in place since 1978 and need adjustment due to inflation and exchange rate fluctuations.

Nhật Bản tăng phí xin visa gấp 5 lần
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-20
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Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Japan warns of Chinese ‘coercion,’ vows overhaul
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-20
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Toshimitsu Motegi stated that Tokyo would continue to deepen exchanges with Taiwan.

Taiwan congratulates Takaichi on re-election
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-18
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Toshimitsu Motegi is expected to continue as Foreign Minister under Prime Minister Takaichi's administration.

Bà Takaichi tái đắc cử Thủ tướng Nhật
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-18
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Toshimitsu Motegi is the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs who responded to Wang's comments.

Japan protests China comments on reviving militarism
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-16
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Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, clarified Japan's position at a different session of the Munich Conference.

Trung Quốc - Nhật Bản đấu khẩu về cáo buộc 'chủ nghĩa quân phiệt'
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-16
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Wang Yi
Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held talks with the Philippine Foreign Minister in Manila.

國際 - 20260116 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2026-01-16
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Toshimitsu Motegi signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

Manila, Tokyo sign defense pact amid China aggression
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-15
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Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi speaks during the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit.

China widens attack on Japan’s ‘nuclear threat’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
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Toshimitsu Motegi is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who reaffirmed Japan's anti-nuclear stance.

Coreia do Norte quer ambições nucleares do Japão impedidas "a todo o custo"
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-12-21
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Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi has said multiple times that Japan’s stance has not changed from 1972.

Japanese policy toward Taiwan unchanged: Takaichi
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-04
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Toshimitsu Motegi is the Foreign Minister of Japan who reiterated the government's stance on Taiwan.

Thủ tướng Nhật tìm cách hạ nhiệt căng thẳng với Trung Quốc
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-12-03
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Toshimitsu Motegi emphasized the importance of resuming negotiations between the US and Iran during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart.

پاسخ مهم عراقچی به درخواست یک کشور برای مذاکره سریع با آمریکا و همکاری کامل ایران با آژانس بین‌المللی انرژی اتمی
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2025-12-01
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Seyyed Abbas Araghchi
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese foreign minister, assured that he would try to resolve differences with China through dialogue.

MNE do Japão garante que vai resolver divergência com China pelo diálogo
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-11-20
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Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi

Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi called stability in the region extremely important.

EDITORIAL: The CCP’s mask slips again
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-13
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Toshimitsu Motegi is Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs who is participating in international conferences.

Japan and Canada are key pillars of a free and fair international economic order
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-11
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Toshimitsu Motegi expressed concerns about export regulations during the phone talks.

日中外相が電話協議、戦略的互恵関係を確認 茂木氏は輸出規制に懸念:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-10-28
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