茂木敏充外務大臣会見（令和８年６月２６日）

English version:    • 〔Jun 26〕Regular Press Conference：Minister ...   = In the Middle East region, significant humanitarian challenges remain, including the current situation in Iran and Palestine. In light of these circumstances, we have decided today to provide emergency grant aid totaling $15 million to address the urgent humanitarian needs occurring in Iran, Lebanon, and the Palestinian West Bank. Specifically, through international organizations, we will provide humanitarian supplies such as clothing and food to Iran (worth $10 million), Lebanon (worth $4 million), and Palestine (worth $1 million). Japan will continue to work closely with the countries and organizations concerned to contribute to improving the humanitarian situation in the Middle East region and to promoting peace and stability. (2) Visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibikha to Japan [Foreign Minister Motegi] One more point: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibikha will be visiting Japan. Minister Sibikha is scheduled to visit Japan from next Tuesday, June 30th to July 2nd, and a meeting of foreign ministers and a working dinner are scheduled for July 1st. Taking advantage of this opportunity during Minister Sibikha's visit, we intend to reiterate Japan's unwavering stance that we stand with Ukraine and to engage in a thorough exchange of views to further advance bilateral cooperation. ================= (For the full text, please see https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/ka.... The full text is available there.)