Foreign Policy News

Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2025/8/22

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan (August 24-28)
2025/8/19

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Yokohama (August 20-22)
2025/8/15

Passing of Dr. SEN Genshitsu, Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/9

Decision by Israel regarding its plan to take control of Gaza City (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/9

Signing of the Joint Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan aimed at achieving peace (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/8

The Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on Mechanism for Ceasefire Implementation (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/1

The Situation in Myanmar Following the Lifting of the State of Emergency (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/7/29

The Ceasefire Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/7/24

The Military Clashes between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/7/22

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the Bangladesh Air Force training jet accident that occurred in Uttara area of Dhaka, Bangladesh
2025/7/20

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the tourist boat incident in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
2025/7/12

Nine years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/7/9

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (July 9-12)
2025/7/6

Message of condolences and sympathies issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the devastating damages caused by the floods in Texas of the United States of America
2025/7/6

Message of condolences from Prime Minister Ishiba on the flood damage in Texas of the United States
2025/6/27

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (June 30-July 2)
2025/6/23

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to the Netherlands (June 24-26)
2025/6/23

U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/6/13

Situation surrounding Israel’s attack against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/6/13

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Attendance at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis (June 15-18)
2025/6/13

Message of Condolences issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia
2025/6/13

Message of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia
2025/6/13

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India
2025/6/13

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India
2025/6/2

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the flood in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

News from the Consulate

2025/8/26

Courtesy Call from Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd & Farmship, Inc.
2025/8/22

Mr. Shinya Machida, Consul-General of Japan in Penang receives YB Wong Hon Wai, EXCO of Tourism and Creative Economy of Penang State Government
2025/8/21

Visit by Setsunan University students
2025/8/19

Lecture for students of National Institutes of Technology and Toyohashi University of Technology
2025/8/13

Visit by Senior High School students from Nagoya City
2025/8/6

Consul-General receives a call from the President of Shinshu University
2025/7/28

Discussion with Junior and Senior High School students from Toyohashi City
2025/7/23

Consul-General Attends EMAX 2025 Opening Ceremony
2025/7/22

Exchange of views between Consul-General Machida and the Chairman of the Penang State Assembly’s Select Committee
2025/7/21

Penang Bon Odori Festival 2025
2025/7/18

Consul-General’s visit to Penang Global Tourism
2025/7/17

Consul-General's Visit to the Northern Corridor Implementation Agency (NCIA)
2025/7/17

Courtesy Call from the University of Aizu
2025/7/16

Consul General Machida’s visit to MBSP
2025/7/15

Restriction of access to our office on July 18
2025/7/10

Penang Bon Odori Festival 2025 Press Conference
2025/7/2

Consul-General's Visit to the Sun Yat Sen Museum
2025/6/26

Meeting with Editor-In-Chief of Kwong Wah Yit Poh
2025/6/23

Japan Cultural Festival 2025
2025/6/23

Penang Yosakoi 2025
2025/6/23

Meeting with YB. H’NG MOOI LYE, EXCO of Penang State Government
2025/6/23

Consul-General's Attendance to the handover ceremony of Hybrid Rubber Tyred Gantry at Penang Port
2025/6/20

Meeting with Penang Yosakoi 2025 participants
2025/6/19

Meeting with Dream Yosacoy Festival Global Promotion Foundation
2025/6/16

Beyond Tradition Fashion Show
2025/6/16

Finals of Miss Yosakoi Pageant 2025
2025/6/16

Consul-General's Visit to the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
2025/6/12

Consul-General's Courtesy Call on the Chief Minister of Perak
2025/6/12

Consul General’s Call on the Mayor of Ipoh
2025/6/12

Consul-General's Visit to the investment promotion agency of the State of Perak
2025/6/11

Visit to Inland Port Perlis
2025/6/11

Courtesy Call on Vice Chancellor of Universiti Perlis Malaysia (UNiMAP)
2025/6/9

Courtesy Call from JCI Tanjung Bunga
2025/6/5

Courtesy Call on Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia
2025/6/4

JLCC Sakura Festival at Universiti Utara Malaysia
2025/5/30

Courtesy call on the Chief Police Officer of the Perak Contingent by Mr. Shinya Machida, Consul-General
2025/5/26

SpoGomi World Cup 2025 Malaysia Stage
2025/5/23

Courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Police Officer Penang by Mr. Shinya Machida, Consul-General
2025/5/22

Courtesy Call from Toyohashi University of Technology
2025/5/16

Consul-General visits Japan Malaysia Association
2025/5/16

Consul General meets Prof. Ichiro Sugimoto, Dean of Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Soka University
2025/5/12

Consul General meets Malaysian Ambassador to Japan, JAGAM Japan Branch Chairman, and “Dream Yosacoy” organizers
2025/5/7

Consul General visits Toyohashi University of Technology
2025/5/7

Consul General visits Jishukan High School in Aichi Prefecture
2025/5/7

Consul General meets with Toyohashi International Association
2025/5/7

Consul General pays a call upon Toyohashi City Mayor, Mr. Naoto Nagasaka
2025/5/3

Consul-General Visits Malaysia Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo
2025/4/29

Courtesy Call from the Japan Karate Association Malaysia
2025/4/28

Courtesy Visit to Deputy Minister of Finance
2025/4/25

Visit by Penang Development Corporation (PDC)
2025/4/21

Japanese Culture Event at the Consul General’s Residence
2025/4/21

Application for the 19th Japan International Manga Award
2025/4/21

Visit to University Malaysia Perlis
2025/4/21

Courtesy Visit to Perlis Chief Minister
2025/4/17

Courtesy Visit to Kelantan State and Kota Bharu City
2025/4/17

Penang Invitational JICA Judo Championship
2025/4/15

Yukata Demonstration at Chung Ling Private High School
2025/4/3

Courtesy Call by Nihongo Partners
2025/4/3

Courtesy Visit to Penang Heritage Trust
2025/4/3

Courtesy Visit to Perak Development Corporation
2025/4/3

Courtesy Visit to Batu Maung Waste Transfer Station
2025/4/3

Courtesy Visit to Penang International Airport
2025/3/24

Courtesy Call from Toyohashi University of Technology
2025/3/13

Visit to Dojo of Penang Aikido Association
2025/3/13

Visit to Penang Japanese Language Society
2025/3/11

Consul General Machida's Courtesy Visit to CEO of Penang Port Sdn. Bhd.
2025/3/11

Consul General Machida's Courtesy Visit to Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Penang State Government
2025/3/10

Courtesy Visit to the Director of Penang Immigration Department
2025/3/7

Courtesy Visit to the Director of Royal Malaysian Customs Department in Penang
2025/3/3

Discussions with Japan-related organisations and Japanese communities
2025/2/28

Courtesy Call from Shinshu University
2025/2/25

His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday Reception on February 21st
2025/2/25

JAGAM Study in Japan Seminar 2025
2025/2/21

Youth International Exchange Program of Tokyo Council of Social Welfare
2025/2/19

Courtesy Call from the Mushinkan Academy
2025/2/19

Courtesy Call from Director of Chubu-USM Japan Centre
2025/2/19

Discussion with Toyohashi University of Technology Internship Students
2025/2/17

Visit by students of Toyo University
2025/1/14

Courtesy Call from Alumni Look East Policy Society
2025/1/14

Courtesy Call from the Penang Aikido Association
2025/1/13

Visit by Aichi Prefectural Jishukan High School
2025/1/10

Courtesy Call from Toyohashi University of Technology
2025/1/7

Meeting with State Legislator of Penang
2024/12/16

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Training Ship “Umitaka Maru” Calls at Penang Port
2024/12/11

Courtesy Call from Tokyo Council of Social Welfare
2024/12/10

Courtesy Call from Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia Northern Branch
2024/12/9

Penang Aki Matsuri Festival 2024
2024/12/6

Courtesy Call from the Malaysian-Japanese Society (MJS)
2024/10/23

Discussion with YB Lim Siew Khim
2024/10/11

Farewell Greetings from Consul-General Kawaguchi [25KB]
2024/10/9

Visit by students of Toyo University
2024/10/3

Courtesy Call from the May Asaka Center
2024/9/17

Penang Yosakoi Parade 2024
2024/9/17

JAGAM Japan Education Fair 2024
2024/9/11

Attendance at IRIICHI Malaysia's 35th Anniversary Celebration
2024/9/10

Discussion with Honorary Consul of France
2024/9/9

Miss Yosakoi Pageant 2024 Finals
2024/9/6

Courtesy call by YB Joshua Woo Sze Zeng
2024/9/2

Discussion with Honorary Consul of Brazil
2024/8/26

Lecture for students of National Institutes of Technology and Toyohashi University of Technology

North Korean Issues including Abduction