The key facts

  • The ministers of Japan and Mexico met in Tokyo and agreed to deepen cooperation on economic security
  • They discussed supply chains, critical infrastructure, healthcare, food security, energy and water treatment
  • The sides agreed to prepare the first high-level Japan-Mexico economic dialogue

Talks in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco held talks in Tokyo, following which they agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of economic security and supply chain resilience. According to the Japanese foreign ministry, Motegi expressed readiness to deepen bilateral ties, while Velasco pledged to work closely with Tokyo on strengthening relations. Velasco's visit was the first such visit in four years.

Areas of agreement

The sides discussed cooperation on economic security, including supply chains, critical infrastructure, healthcare, food security, energy and water treatment. Motegi emphasized Japan's desire to coordinate efforts with Mexico to enhance the autonomy and resilience of both countries. An agreement was also reached to work on holding the first high-level Japan-Mexico economic dialogue on economic security issues and other topics.

Trade and international agenda

Motegi noted the importance of expanding trade and investment ties and called for creating favorable conditions for Japanese companies operating in Mexico; Velasco, for his part, pledged to continue efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations. The ministers also exchanged views on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, agreeing to maintain close coordination.