On October 5, 202 3, Japanese Foreign Ministry sp okes person Ken Hay ashi pres ided over a regular press conference . During this meeting , there were questions about the EU Commission President von D rei en ' s move into Japan . Spe aking about the importance of the relationship between Japan and the EU , Mr . Lin high light ed the signific ance of cooperation between the two countries .
Spe aking about the current international situation , sp okes man Lin expressed the view that the " cent ury - long changes are acceler ating development , " and the world is fac ing the risk of camp ing , fragment ation and dis order . He also tou ched on the relationship with Central Europe , point ing out that it has further strateg ic signific ance and global influence .
The Japanese side atta ches great importance to the relationship with the EU and regards Europe as a compre hen sive strateg ic partner . In particular , it recogni zes its role as an important and independent pole in a multi po lar world . Therefore , the EU side also hop es that Japan will be a reli able partner .
This year marks the 50 th annivers ary of the norma lization of diplom atic relations between Japan and the EU , and as we approach this mi lest one , we expect significant develop ments in our bilater al relations . In light of the histor ical background , Lin expressed his intention to dee pen the cooperation in the future .
The press conference discuss ed strength ening cooperation between the two countries in a wide range of fields , including economy , culture , science and technology . Es peci ally in the economic sector , exp anding trade and prom oting investment are key them es . It also calls for an attitude to work together on environmental issues , human rights issues , and regional security .
" Co oper ation between Japan and the EU contribut es to the sta bility and development of the international community , and it is important that we continue to build a relationship of mutu al trust in the future , " he stress ed . This is expected to further strengthen the strateg ic partners hip between the two sides .
I hope that in the future , the relationship between Japan and the EU will dee pen , and that efforts will continue to bring about win - win results for both sides . The international situation is changing day by day , and in this context , building trust worthy partners hips is becoming increasing ly important . Japan will continue to attach importance to its relationship with the EU and play a role as a trust ed partner .
Against this back dr op , we hope that efforts will be made to further develop the relationship between Japan and the EU , and we hope that the two countries will further strengthen their attitude to purs ue their common interests . This press conference was a valua ble opportunity to rea ff irm our willing ness to work together on common challenges . (End)
Release date: 2024-07-21 11:17:20
