(Press Release: Provisional Translation)
August 7, 2024
Ministry of Defense Japan
- On August 7, commencing at 18:55 for approximately 90 minutes, Mr. KIHARA Minoru, Minster of Defense, held a working dinner with H.E. Ms. Viola AMHERD, President and Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport of the Swiss Confederation.
- Minister Kihara extended a warm welcome to President Amherd’s visit to Japan and stated that Switzerland is an important partner who shares universal values with Japan. Minister Kihara also stated that Japan would like to deepen cooperation between Switzerland in order to realize a rules-based international order and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
- Minister Kihara and President Amherd also exchanged views on defense policies of both countries and regional affairs.