Japanese Prime Minister Pulls Out from NATO Summit
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has canceled his planned visit to the Netherlands for the upcoming NATO summit due to unspecified circumstances, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday.
Ishiba was originally scheduled to attend the NATO summit from June 24 to 26, where global leaders would gather to discuss key security and geopolitical challenges. However, with his withdrawal, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will now represent Japan at the event and participate in various NATO-related meetings and discussions.
According to the ministry, Iwaya is also expected to hold bilateral talks with foreign ministers and officials from the Group of Seven (G7) nations as well as other countries. These meetings aim to address crucial international issues including security cooperation, economic stability, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Although Japan is not a member of NATO, it has been invited to attend the alliance’s summits since 2022, reflecting its growing role as a strategic partner in global security matters. Japan’s participation underscores its commitment to international cooperation and support for the principles upheld by NATO.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not provide further details about the reasons behind Ishiba’s cancellation but reassured that Japan’s active involvement at the summit will continue through Minister Iwaya’s attendance.
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