Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco agreed during talks in Tokyo to expand cooperation on economic security and supply chain resilience. Both sides discussed cooperation on critical infrastructure, healthcare, food security, energy and water treatment.

The two countries also intend to work towards the first high-level economic dialogue between Japan and Mexico, which is to address economic security and other issues. Motegi stressed the importance of expanding trade and investment, and called for a favourable business environment for Japanese companies in Mexico. Velasco pledged further efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations.

Key points:

• Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco agreed on Friday during talks in Tokyo to strengthen cooperation on economic security and supply chain resilience.
• Motegi expressed Japan's readiness to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation.
• Velasco pledged to work closely with Tokyo to strengthen relations.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Türkei) (English)