Mission of Japan to NATO

12/06/2026

Less than one month to go until the officially kicks off in 🇹🇷!

Today, Ambassador IZAWA met with Ambassador of Türkiye to NATO Basat ÖZTÜRK to exchange views on NATO–Japan relations and the importance of close cooperation in addressing shared security challenges.

12/06/2026

Ambassador IZAWA was pleased to welcome Canadian Ambassador Heidi HULAN for lunch at his residence.

Japan and Canada enjoy a close partnership and work together extensively in the Indo-Pacific and at NATO. 🇯🇵🤝🇨🇦

Following the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Roadmap in March, our two countries continue to strengthen cooperation across a broad range of security and defense fields, including cyber, AI, space, and emerging and disruptive technologies.

伊澤大使は、カナダのフラン大使を公邸での昼食会に招き、歓待しました。

日本とカナダは緊密なパートナーシップを築いており、インド太平洋地域やNATOにおいて幅広く協力しています。🇯🇵🤝🇨🇦

3月の「包括的戦略ロードマップ」の署名に続き、両国はサイバー、AI、宇宙、新興・破壊的技術を含む幅広い安全保障・防衛分野において、引き続き協力を強化しています。

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

We had the opportunity to interview Prof. TSURUOKA Michito of Keio University Global Page, who used to be responsible for NATO-Japan relations at the Embassy of Japan in Belgium.

During the interview he reflects on the importance of keeping track of geopolitical developments in seemingly distant regions and their effects on our daily lives and our future 🌍

In an era of profound change, cultivating a multidimensional perspective is more vital than ever. We invite you to watch the video and discover why global security is an issue that impacts to us all.

Watch the full version on our website: https://www.nato.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/TSURUOKAInterview.html

在ベルギー日本国大使館で日・NATO関係を担当されていた、慶應義塾大学の鶴岡路人教授にインタビューする機会をいただきました。

インタビューでは、一見遠く離れた地域における地政学的な動向を注視することの重要性と、それが私たちの日常生活や未来に与える影響について語っていただきました 🌍

大きな変化の時代において、多角的な視点を養うことはこれまで以上に重要です。グローバルな安全保障がなぜ私たち全員に関わる問題なのか、ぜひ動画を通してご覧ください。

フルバージョンはウェブサイトでご覧いただけます: https://www.nato.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/TSURUOKAInterview.html

#日本　 #グローバル安全保障 #インド太平洋 #パートナーシップ #国際関係

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

In times like these, regular exchanges with leading experts are more important than ever. With this in mind, Amb. IZAWA welcomed Carnegie Europe Director Rosa BALFOUR to his residence for a timely discussion over a meal on Japan–NATO relations.

Thank you, as always, for the engaging and insightful conversation.

伊澤大使は、カーネギー・ヨーロッパのバルフォア所長と公邸にて面会し、日・NATO関係について意見交換を行いました。洞察に富んだ有意義な議論をありがとうございました。

09/06/2026

📰 Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO Alyona Getmanchuk for The Yomiuri Shimbun: “In addition to the bilateral cooperation so far, I am sincerely grateful that Japan is providing visible cooperation within the NATO framework.”

In an exclusive interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Head of the Ukrainian Mission to NATO expressed gratitude for Japan’s continued support of Ukraine and welcomed Tokyo’s growing engagement within NATO mechanisms, including its participation in NSATU and contributions to NATO’s assistance initiatives for Ukraine.

💬 “Ukraine must maintain a strong defense capability to prevent advances by Russian forces in order to preserve its negotiating power in any talks with Russia aimed at ending the invasion”, Alyona Getmanchuk also noted.

Ambassador stressed that in a situation where defence is not going well, it is impossible to negotiate with Russia. Russia will not engage in serious negotiations unless it faces a strong counterpart. She also noted that now that Russian forces have lost their advantage on the battlefield, attacks using ballistic missiles are the only remaining strength for Putin.

More: https://lnk.ua/lmh4ROo7t, https://lnk.ua/eY4YUIj7o

09/06/2026

Our team, joined by a large delegation of Japanese defense companies joined a productive B2B meeting with Greek counterparts at 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇷

The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to explore avenues for enhanced defense cooperation and industry partnerships between Japan and Greece.

A huge thanks to our colleagues at the Permanent Representation of Greece to NATO for helping to facilitate this meeting!

6月4日の日NATO記念日レセプションで展示参加した日本の多くの防衛産業は、5日、ギリシャ防衛産業とB2B交流会を行いました。NATO 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇷

この交流は、日本とギリシャの防衛協力と産業パートナーシップを強化するための道を探る貴重な機会となりました。

この会議の実現に尽力してくれたギリシャ代表部のの同僚たちに心から感謝します！

09/06/2026

Last Thursday, we hosted a meeting on defense industry cooperation together with the Mission of Japan to the EU 🇪🇺.

The event saw participation from 24 Japanese defense industry and dual-use sector representatives and 4 government-related institutions including , Japan Bank for International Cooperation, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) , and the Development Bank of Japan.

During an interesting morning session, the participants received briefings on the latest developments in EU and NATO defense industry policy and trends as well as potential avenues for closer cooperation with European counterparts🤝