KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith will pay an official working visit to Japan from February 6 to 11.
During the visit, Johnson Smith will hold bilateral talks with Yoko Kamikawa, Japan’s foreign affairs minister, and discuss with other high-level government officials and business community members.
The minister will also meet with members of the Jamaican Diaspora.
The visit will celebrate the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Japan. It reflects the two governments ‘ strategic importance on their long-standing and mutually advantageous friendship, which has flourished for six decades and has yielded tangible benefits.
According to a statement issued on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said the Government of Jamaica welcomes this visit to Japan ” as it underscores our commitment to enhancing collaboration with a key development partner in critical areas such as disaster management, security, climate change, agriculture, and fisheries. This visit also presents an excellent opportunity to strengthen trade and investment ties, further cementing the dynamic and growing economic partnership between Jamaica and Japan.”
“The visit is also taking place in the context of the Japan-Caricom Friendship Year,” said Johnson Smith, the current chair for Caricom’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations.
Johnson Smith first visited Japan when she was invited to speak at the World Assembly for Women in 2016.
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