TOKYO, May 19 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight:
On May 19, commencing at 6:30 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Edgars RINKEVICS, President of the Republic of Latvia, who was visiting Japan. Following the meeting, the two leaders gave a joint press announcement and attended a dinner. On this occasion, the two leaders issued the "Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership between Japan and the Republic of Latvia."
1. Opening Remarks
Prime Minister Ishiba welcomed President Rinkevics on the occasion of his visit to Japan, stating that Japan and Latvia are important partners that share values such as freedom...