Japan will follow up on the outcomes of the 10th Pacific Leaders Meeting and continue working closely with Pacific Island countries, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Shimada Tomoaki says.
Shimada made the remarks during a courtesy call on Tuesday by Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga, Member of the Niue Legislative Assembly, who is visiting Japan at the invitation of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Shimada welcomed ongoing exchanges between the two countries.
He expressed his pleasure that active bilateral people-to-people exchanges have continued, following the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Niue in 2025.
Shimada said Japan will follow up on the outcomes of the 10th Pacific Leaders Meeting (PALM 10) held in July 2024 and move forward with concrete initiatives.
He stated that Japan will advance concrete initiatives while taking into account each country’s needs and continue to stride forward together with the Pacific Island countries.
Referring to Japan’s contribution to the Pacific Resilience Facility of the Pacific Islands Forum, Shimada said Japan is determined to work together to address shared challenges such as climate change, which Pacific Island countries regard as “the single greatest existential threat”, and the marine environment.
In response, Rhonda expressed her appreciation to the Government and people of Japan for their cooperation.
