May 2025 - Japan Special Weapons News

Joint Statement on the Meeting of Defense Ministers From Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States DoD 31 May 2025 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met together on May 31, 2025 in Singapore.
Trilateral Defense Consultations Ministerial Meeting Joint Statement on Efforts to Deepen Our Defense Cooperation DoD 31 May 2025 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth convened the fifteenth Trilateral Defense Ministerial Meeting (TDMM) in Singapore on May 31, 2025 during the 22nd International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Summit (2025 Shangri-La Dialogue).
Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 31 May 2025 -- On May 30, commencing at 8 a.m. local time (9 p.m., Japan time), for approximately 130 minutes, H.E. AKAZAWA Ryosei , Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization of Japan, met with the Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury of the U.S. and the Honorable Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce of the U.S. to hold the Japan-U.S. Consultation during his visit to Washington D.C., United States.
Partial lifting of "asset freezing and other measures imposed on Syrian President Al-Assad and related individuals and entities" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 May 2025 -- Japan has been applying "asset freezing and other measures imposed on Syrian President Al-Assad and related individuals and entities" in order to contribute to the international efforts for achieving international peace.
Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick's Meeting with Minister Ryosei Akazawa of Japan US Treasury 30 May 2025 -- Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick met with Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa of Japan.
Lithuania and Japan expand defence cooperation Lithuania MND 29 May 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė met with Minister of Defence Gen Nakatani in Japan today in the first official visit of such level in ten past years and demonstration of growing strategic ties between the two countries.
Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the First Report Covering DPRK-Russia Military Cooperation US Dept. of State 29 May 2025 -- The following text was released by the Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America to highlight the publication of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT)'s first report covering DPRK-Russia military cooperation.
Release of the First Report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 May 2025 -- On May 29, the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) released its first report on the theme of "Unlawful Military Cooperation including Arms Transfers between North Korea and Russia". On this occasion, the Joint Statement by the participating states of the MSMT was also released.
Courtesy call on Foreign Minister IWAYA from the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 May 2025 -- On May 29, from 4:45 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Japan
Japan-Canada Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 May 2025 -- On May 29, commencing at 8:15 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held a telephone meeting with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada.
Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa by Hon. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 May 2025 -- On May 29, from 4:25 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call from Hon. Mr. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, who was visiting Japan.
Japan-U.S. Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 May 2025 -- On May 29, commencing at 10:00 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America.
China opposes Japan's irresponsible remarks in draft of Defense of Japan 2025 PRC MND 29 May 2025 -- "We urge the Japanese side to act prudently in the domain of military and security, and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the rest of the international community with concrete actions," said Chinese Defense Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang at a regular press conference on Thursday.
Japan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 May 2025
Japan's EEZ claim based on Okinotori Reef violates intl law; has no right to interfere in Chinese research ship's operation: Chinese FM Global Times 27 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the presence of a Chinese maritime research ship in waters near Okinotori Reef, which the Japan Coast Guard claims as part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and thus Japanese side told the Chinese ship to stop its activities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that according to UNCLOS, Okinotori is a reef, not an island. As such, it is not entitled to an EEZ or continental shelf. Expert said Tokyo is seeking to expand resource control by attempting to define reef as an "island."
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 May 2025
Meeting between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 May 2025 -- On May 27, commencing at 5:10 p.m. (Japan time), for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Courtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 May 2025 -- On May 27, commencing at around 08:20 a.m., for approximately 20 minutes, Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru received a courtesy call from Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Japan-Italy Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 26 May 2025 -- On May 26, commencing at 8:15 p.m. for approximately 35 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with H.E. Ms. Giorgia MELONI, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic
Monitoring and surveillance activities by Australia against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 26 May 2025 -- From mid to late May, Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS SYDNEY conducted monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean-flagged vessels prohibited by the United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), in waters surrounding Japan.
PLA Navy's carrier Liaoning holds damage control drills amid Japanese media hype Global Times 26 May 2025 -- The aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held damage control drills that Chinese experts said are crucial to the vessel's combat capability. The experts stressed that China's carrier operations are normal, routine and expected to continue to increase, as Japanese media hyped the Liaoning's recent activities in the East China Sea.
Exercise Southern Jackaroo a call to arms Australia DOD 26 May 2025 -- "Let me be blunt, this will not be a walk in the park." The cautionary words of Commander 1st (Australian) Division Major General Ash Collingburn echoed over the parade ground at Lavarack Barracks as Australian, United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder.
Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 May 2025
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 May 2025
Signing of the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 May 2025
China protests Japan's detention of Taiwan island's fishing boat; urges it to prevent recurrence: FM spokesperson Global Times 23 May 2025 -- A fishing vessel named Hongcaitou No.6 from the Taiwan island was recently detained by a Japanese patrol vessel on the grounds of violating fisheries regulations and was only released after paying a hefty bail.
Japan-U.S. Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 May 2025 -- On May 23, commencing at 11:00 a.m. for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America.
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 May 2025
Japan-Germany Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 May 2025 -- On May 20, commencing at 16:10 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone meeting with H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 May 2025
Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza Canada 19 May 2025 -- The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as the the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management and the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, today issued the following statement:
Convening of the U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board US Dept. of State 19 May 2025 -- The Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board, led by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Kevin Kim, Japanese Deputy Director-General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Okochi Akihiro, and ROK Deputy Director-General for North American Affairs Yi Wonwoo convened May 19 in Washington to reaffirm the three countries' unwavering commitment to advancing trilateral cooperation.
Vice Minister Funakoshi's Travel to the United States Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 May 2025 -- From May 15th to 16th, Mr. FUNAKOSHI Takehiro, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, traveling to Washington, D.C., the United States, held meetings with the Honorable Christopher Thomas Landau, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America, and others.
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 May 2025
Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi US Dept. of State 16 May 2025
China Coast Guard patrols territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao PRC MND 14 May 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) 1306 fleet patrolled the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao on May 14. This is a rights-protection patrol activity carried out in accordance with the law, the CCG said in a statement.
New Movement by China Concerning Unilateral Development of Natural Resources in the East China Sea Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 14 May 2025 -- "We have recently confirmed that China has initiated an installation of a new structure on the west side of the geographical equidistance line between Japan and China in the East China Sea."
Chinese FM says trial of Japanese national on espionage charges follows legal procedures Global Times 14 May 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry on that on Tuesday, a court in Shanghai sentenced a Japanese man to 12 years in prison for espionage and the Japanese government has requested that China ensure "transparency in judicial procedures," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China is a country governed by the rule of law. "The judicial authorities handled the case strictly in accordance with legal procedures and ensured the protection of all the lawful rights of the individual involved during the process."
Strengthening ties: Iran, Japan commit to expanding relations, addressing global challenges Press TV 13 May 2025 -- Iran and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral ties across various fields, including economic cooperation and regional discussions.
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 13 May 2025
Japan-Israel Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 13 May 2025 -- On May 13, commencing at 5:15 p.m. (Japan Time) for approximately 60 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Gideon SA'AR, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, who is visiting Japan on the occasion of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Activities of Chinese marine science research vessel near Diaoyu Islands within China's sovereign rights: FM Global Times 12 May 2025 -- Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and the activities of Chinese marine science research vessels in the relevant waters fall entirely within the scope of China's sovereign rights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
Written message from Prime Minister ISHIBA for Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 May 2025 -- On May 10, Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru issued a written message for the "Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine", which was hosted by the Government of UK and the Government of France
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 May 2025
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on India and Pakistan US Dept. of State 09 May 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
CCG expels Japanese fishing boat that illegally enters Chinese waters of Diaoyu Islands: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) lawfully took control necessary measures against a Japanese fishing vessel and issued warnings to expel it after it illegally entered the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday and Thursday, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said on Thursday.
Japan-Australia Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 May 2025 -- On May 8, commencing at 4:15 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a telephone meeting with the Hon. Anthony Albanese, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministries' Official Telephone Talk on North Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 May 2025
Quad Concludes Simulation Exercise to Advance Indo-Pacific Logistics Network India MEA 08 May 2025 -- From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners (Australia, India, Japan and the United States) convened at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii for a Tabletop Exercise, a simulation to launch the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN).
Balikatan 25: Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise strengthens multinational cooperation USMC News 08 May 2025 -- U.S., Philippine, and Japanese military forces, along with civilian leaders, gathered for the Balikatan 25 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Tabletop Exercise, working together to enhance crisis response coordination and strengthen their longstanding alliance from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
Quad Concludes Simulation Exercise to Advance Indo-Pacific Logistics Network DoD 07 May 2025 -- From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners (the United States, Australia, India, and Japan) convened at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, for a Tabletop Exercise, a simulation to launch the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN).
The Situation in Kashmir (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 May 2025
Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 May 2025
China, Japan, S.Korea, and ASEAN countries call for enhanced regional unity and cooperation, sounding alarm over rising protectionism Global Times 05 May 2025 -- During the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting which took place on May 4 in Milan, Italy, ASEAN members along with China, Japan, and South Korea, called for enhanced regional unity and cooperation to address heightened uncertainties, including rising protectionism and volatile global financial conditions in a joint statement issued after the meeting.
Japanese PM expresses "strong disappointment" over U.S. auto parts tariff People's Daily 05 May 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday expressed his strong disappointment that a new 25 percent U.S. tariff on auto parts took effect earlier in the day.
Chinese defense spokesperson urges Japan to stop provocative acts that complicate situation in the sea and airspace of China's Diaoyu Dao PRC MND 04 May 2025 -- "China urges the Japanese side to strictly restrain its citizens' activities and stop provocative acts that complicate the situation in the sea and airspace of China's Diaoyu Dao," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Sunday.
Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong Lodges Solemn Representations with the Japanese Side Regarding the Intrusion of A Japanese Civilian Aircraft into the Airspace of China's Diaoyu Dao PRC MofA 04 May 2025
China's Defense Ministry rebukes Japan's 'irresponsible' remarks over Diaoyu Dao; Foreign Ministry lodges solemn representations Global Times 04 May 2025 -- Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Sunday that the Japanese side's relevant remarks "confuse right and wrong and are irresponsible," in responding to a question about the Japanese Ministry of Defense's claim that a Chinese helicopter violated its "airspace" after the China Coast Guard (CCG) deployed a shipborne helicopter to expel Japanese aircraft illegally entering China's airspace over Diaoyu Dao.
Protest regarding the Intrusion of a China Coast Guard Vessel's helicopter into Japan's Territorial Airspace Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 03 May 2025 -- It has been confirmed that on May 3, around 12 p.m., four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands, and a helicopter launched from one of the China Coast Guard vessels intruded into Japan's territorial airspace around the islands.
CCG deploys helicopter to expel Japanese aircraft illegally entering China's airspace over Diaoyu Dao Global Times 03 May 2025 -- On Saturday, while China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were conducting a routine patrol in the waters surrounding the Diaoyu Dao in accordance with the law, a Japanese civilian aircraft illegally entered China's airspace over Diaoyu Dao at 11:19 am and exited at 11:24 am. In response, the CCG promptly implemented necessary control measures and dispatched a shipborne helicopter to issue a warning and drive it away, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said in a statement.
Taiwan-Japan cooperation necessary amid global challenges: Nakasone CNA 02 May 2025 -- Collaboration between Taiwan and Japan on economic and maritime security is necessary, visiting Japanese House of Representatives member Yasutaka Nakasone said Friday.
Japan-France Foreign Ministers' Luncheon Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025 -- On May 2nd, commencing at 0:45 p.m. in local time (May 2nd, 7:45 p.m. JST) for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to France, held a luncheon meeting with H.E. Mr. Jean-Noël BARROT, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.
Japan-Canada Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025 -- On May 2, commencing at 08:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.
Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025
Monitoring and surveillance activities by Italy against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025 -- In late April, Italian Navy frigate ANTONIO MARCEGLIA conducted monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean-flagged vessels prohibited by the United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), in waters surrounding Japan.
Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Japan Ishiba Shigeru Prime Minister of Canada 02 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Japan, Ishiba Shigeru.
Lai meets Japan delegation, calls for closer security, semiconductor ties CNA 01 May 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday met with a visiting delegation from the Youth Division of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Presidential Office, with both sides calling for increased collaborations on security and semiconductors.
Japanese minesweeping unit visits PH Navy Philippine News Agency 01 May 2025 -- The commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF)'s Minesweeping Division 3 paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Navy (PN), highlighting the growing military ties between the two countries.

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May 2025 - Japan Special Weapons News