Upcoming ASEAN meetings in Manila this week will provide an opportunity for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi to meet, potentially for better or worse.

The article explores how Toshimitsu Motegi, a former rival, has become one of Sanae Takaichi’s most trusted allies, a significant development given the usual limited authority of foreign ministers.

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced the release of one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran since last June, with the individual returning to Japan. A second Japanese national remains in detention.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo to enhance strategic cooperation and explore opportunities for expanding economic ties between Greece and Japan.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and British officials have reaffirmed their ties and cooperation regarding the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the growing importance of their collaboration amidst a shaken international order.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary-General, Toshimitsu Motegi, has expressed a negative stance on extending the current Diet session. He aims for the passage of bills, including the Imperial House Law amendment, without an extension.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi hinted at the possibility of deploying the country's Self-Defence Forces for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and other parties.