Japan – Marshall Islands Summit Meeting (Summary)

[Provisional translation]

On July 17, commencing at 10:20 am for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, held a Japan- the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Summit Meeting with H.E. Dr. Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, who is visiting Japan to participate in the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10). The overview of the meeting is as follows:

1. Prime Minister Kishida stated that at PALM 10, with the cooperation of President Heine, he wishes to further strengthen the “kizuna” between Japan and the Pacific Island countries, to discuss cooperation aligned with the “2050 Strategy for Blue Pacific Continent,” and to make the meeting an opportunity to communicate domestically as well as internationally the direction that Japan and the Pacific Island countries are taking together.
2. Prime Minister Kishida also conveyed the decision to conduct the detailed design for the reconstruction of the passenger terminal of the Amata Kabua International Airport and the provision of fisheries research vessel as well as fishery equipment, for which the official letter of exchange was signed on July 16, and expressed his hope that they will contribute to the sustainable development of the RMI. President Heine expressed her hope for successful PALM 10, and her gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for Japan’s cooperation and stated that she looked forward to enhanced cooperation between the two countries.
3. Regarding the discharge of ALPS treated water into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida explained that Japan would continue its efforts to ensure safety, and President Heine expressed her warm welcome.
4. Both leaders also exchanged candid views on various regional issues.