Diplomacy: Takuma Miyaji reaffirms Japan’s commitment to Benin
On an official visit to Benin since Wednesday, June 25, Takuma Miyaji, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, was received this Thursday by his Beninese counterpart, Shegun Bakari, for a working session dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
This meeting, part of regular diplomatic exchanges between Benin and Japan, allowed both parties to reaffirm their commitment to a relationship based on shared values, notably democracy, the rule of law, and good governance.
These ties, established since 1960, have been strengthened over the decades through various cooperation projects in the fields of education, health, infrastructure, and rural development.
At the end of the discussions, Takuma Miyaji expressed satisfaction with the quality of bilateral relations and conveyed the Japanese government’s desire to further strengthen cooperation with Benin, in a spirit of equitable and mutually beneficial partnership.
The two ministers also discussed prospects for technical and financial support in strategic sectors such as renewable energy, smart agriculture, and vocational training, highlighting the importance of constant diplomatic dialogue to address sustainable development challenges.
This visit is part of a broader dynamic of redeploying Japanese cooperation policy in West Africa, and reaffirms Tokyo’s growing interest in the opportunities offered by Benin in a context of political stability and ambitious economic reforms.
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