TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight:
Your Excellencies, Presidents, Prime Ministers, distinguished Cabinet Ministers, distinguished heads of international organizations, ladies and gentlemen.
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the launch of TICAD in 1993. Over the past 30 years, the world has undergone dramatic changes. In the 1990s, Japan accounted for around 17% of global GDP, whereas now it accounts for just over 4%. The 1990s were a difficult period for Africa, immediately following the end of the Cold War, marked by declining interest in the continent and plagued by conflicts and infectious diseases. However, thanks to its young population and abundant resources, Africa's influence in...