Ishiba, Belize PM agree to strengthen rule-based international order
Briceno is visiting Japan for the World Expo in Osaka, among other things. Belize is a country that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
The two prime ministers agreed to work together to help maintain and strengthen the world order based on the rule of law.
They also agreed to develop relations in wide-ranging fields including economic cooperation and exchange programs.
At a joint news conference, Ishiba said Japan and Belize are important partners that share values and principles.
He said it is encouraging to see closer cooperation between the two nations at a time when the free and open international order based on the rule of law is being challenged.
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