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2025/10/28

Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI Attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Ministerial Meetings
2025/10/26

Signing of the Joint Declaration between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on border conflict (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2025/10/24

Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI Attend ASEAN-related Summit Meetings
2025/10/9

Reaching an Agreement based on the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/10/2

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback
2025/9/28

Reapplication of United Nations Security Council Resolutions of sanctions against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/9/26

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Visit to the Republic of Korea (September 30–October 1, 2025)
2025/9/22

Prime Minister ISHIBA and Foreign Minister IWAYA Visit the United States of America (The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly)
2025/9/17

Israel's Military Operations in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/9/11

Passing of Judge ODA Shigeru (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/9/10

Israel’s attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/9/1

Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/9/1

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to Kuwait (August 31-September 3)
2025/8/22

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan (August 24-28)
2025/8/19

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Yokohama (August 20-22)
2025/8/15

Passing of Dr. SEN Genshitsu, Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/9

Decision by Israel regarding its plan to take control of Gaza City (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/9

Signing of the Joint Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan aimed at achieving peace (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/8

The Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on Mechanism for Ceasefire Implementation (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/8/1

The Situation in Myanmar Following the Lifting of the State of Emergency (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
2025/7/29

The Ceasefire Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

News from the Embassy

2025/10/22

Press Conference by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu
2025/10/22

Inauguration of the Takaichi Cabinet
2025/10/14

Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony for Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers（14 October 2025） [203KB]
2025/10/7

CALL FOR APPLICATION Application for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) is now open. Closing date is on 28 February 2026
2025/10/6

Exchange of views with MITSUI & CO., LTD. (6 October 2025） [96KB]
2025/10/2

School Building Handover Ceremony at Martin Ndumba Combined School, In Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region （2 October 2025） [350KB]
2025/10/2

Equipment Handover Ceremony at Rundu Vocational Training Center, Kavango East Region （2 October 2025） [392KB]
2025/10/1

Signing Ceremony at Mururani Community Hostel in Markumpi, Kavango West Region (1 October 2025) [685KB]
2025/9/26

Commemoration of the Day of the Namibian Child （26 September 2025） [376KB]
2025/9/4

Official Handover Ceremony of Three Ambulance Trucks Donated by Japan to the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia（4 September 2025） [310KB]
2025/9/3

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Information
2025/9/2

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) (Yokohama)
2025/8/28

The Foreign Minister’s Commendation is given to President of Namibia Kendo Federation Andre Pienaar (28 August 2025) [192KB]
2025/8/22

Japan-Namibia Summit Meeting (22 August 2025)
2025/8/20

Donated vegetables by Moreson Special School and their use at Ambassador’s residence dinner（20 August 2025） [348KB]
2025/8/20

Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and JICA meeting with Ambassador Asazuma (20 August 2025) [187KB]
2025/8/18

Courtesy visit from new JICA Volunteers (18th August 2025） [274KB]
2025/8/15

Activity Briefing by JOCVs in Namibia （15 August 2025） [261KB]
2025/8/11

Ambassador Asazuma paid courtesy call to Rt.Hon. Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia (11 August 2025) [141KB]
2025/8/6

Courtesy visit by Regional Director for the World Food Programme (WFP) for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (6 August 2025） [325KB]
2025/8/6

1st Consignment Inspection at Ministry of Health with UNICEF （6 August 2025） [258KB]
2025/8/4

Ambassador Asazuma received a Courtesy Visit from UNESCO Namibia Office (4 August 2025） [323KB]
2025/7/28

Exchange of opinion with the Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (28 July 2025） [199KB]
2025/7/22

Exchange of views on Northern Namibia Small-Scale Farmers' Livelihood Enhancement Project (N-SHEP) with JICA (22 July 2025） [176KB]
2025/7/22

Exchange of views with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (22 July 2025） [269KB]
2025/7/18

FAO Stakeholder Engagement and Familiarization Visit to Erongo Region (18 - 20 July 2025） [1.1MB]
2025/7/15

Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony for Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteer（15 July 2025） [103KB]
2025/7/14

Exchange of views with The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) （14 July 2025） [229KB]
2025/7/10

Ambassador Asazuma paid courtesy call to H.E. Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia (10 July 2025) [180KB]
2025/7/7

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to Hon. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Governor, Khomas Region (07 July 2025) [64KB]
2025/7/7

Piano concert at Ambassador’s Residence by Ms. Yukako Yamano, Japanese Jazz Pianist (07 July 2025) [175KB]
2025/6/24

Ambassador Asazuma officiating at UNDP’s JSBP Handover Ceremony at NUST （24 June 2025） [385KB]
2025/6/19

Attendance at the 2025 UNAM Ogongo Campus Annual Rice Harvest Festival （19 June 2025） [1.1MB]
2025/6/18

The Launch event for UNICEF’s Japan Supplementary Budget Project in FY2024/2025 @ Office of Prime Minister（18 June 2025） [213KB]
2025/6/18

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia (18 June 2025) [100KB]
2025/6/12

GGP School Building Handover Ceremony at Ubasen Primary School in Omaruru, Erongo Region (12 June 2025） [267KB]
2025/6/10

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to Mr. Hopwood, Executive Director, Institute for Public Policy Research (10 June 2025) [177KB]
2025/6/2

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call on Hon. Dr. Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services (2 June 2025) [154KB]
2025/5/27

Message from Prime Minister Ishiba and attendance of Minister Iwaya at the Africa Day Reception 2025
2025/5/22

Media Engagement ( 22 May 2025) [146KB]
2025/5/22

Exchange of views with UNHCR （22 May 2025） [207KB]
2025/5/20

READ JAPAN PROJECT: Book Donation Ceremony to the University of Namibia 20 May 2025 [246KB]
2025/5/19

Courtesy call from Vice Chancellor of the International University of Management in Namibia (19 May 2025) [233KB]
2025/5/16

Meeting with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Delegation (16 May 2025） [185KB]
2025/5/15

Courtesy call on Dr. Jerobeam Shaanika, Deputy Executive Director and Head of Department of Multilateral Relations and Cooperation, Ministry of International Relations and Trade (15 May 2025) [317KB]
2025/5/14

Exchange of views with FAO (14 May 2025） [103KB]
2025/5/13

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to Prof. Andrew Niikondo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Teaching, Learning and Technology at NUST (13 May 2025) [312KB]
2025/5/9

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to Prof. Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (9 May 2025) [241KB]
2025/5/8

WHO Official Launch of the Quality-of-Care Guidelines (8th May 2025） [378KB]
2025/5/7

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to Hon. Gaudentia Kröhne, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (7 May 2025) [177KB]
2025/5/6

Exchange of views with World Bank （6 May 2025） [157KB]
2025/4/29

Exchange of views with UN-HABITAT （29 April 2025） [155KB]
2025/4/28

Cooking Class at Moreson Special School held by Mr. Kariya, Japanese Official Residence’s Chef (28 April 2025) [218KB]
2025/4/24

Launch of Kumon’s pilot program at M.H. Greeff Primary School (24 April 2025） [253KB]
2025/4/23

Exchange of views with stakeholders on the Launch of the Kumon Afterschool Pilot Program (23 April 2025） [168KB]
2025/4/22

Exchange of views with Mizuho Bank （22 April 2025） [166KB]
2025/4/16

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to the Bank of Namibia (16 April 2025) [123KB]
2025/4/15

Ambassador Asazuma received Courtesy Visit from New Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) (15 April 2025) [223KB]
2025/4/14

Ambassador Asazuma Courtesy Visit to Hon. Ericah Shafudah, Minister of Finance (14 April 2025) [133KB]
2025/4/10

Exchange of views with TAIYO A&F CO., LTD and TAIYO Namibia LTD （10 April 2025） [274KB]
2025/4/10

Ambassador Asazuma Courtesy Visit to Hon. Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade (10 April 2025) [173KB]
2025/4/9

Exchange of views with the One Economy Foundation and UNFPA (9 April 2025） [171KB]
2025/4/3

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy call to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) (3 April 2025) [207KB]
2025/4/2

Ambassador Asazuma paid courtesy call to Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade (2 April 2025) [111KB]
2025/3/31

Exchange of views with the National Planning Commission of Namibia （31 March 2025） [232KB]
2025/3/28

Japanese Film Festival at UNAM (28 March 2025） [50KB]
2025/3/25

Ambassador Asazuma Visited Usakos junior Secondary School (25 March 2025) [298KB]
2025/3/25

Visit of Ms. SUZUKI Takako, Ambassador on Special Mission, to the Republic of Namibia
2025/3/21

Ms. SUZUKI Takako, Ambassador on Special Mission, paid a courtesy call on the new President H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah 21 March 2025 [250KB]
2025/3/21

Ms.SUZUKI Takako, Ambassador on Special Mission, attended Luncheon hosted by the new President H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah 21 March 2025 [149KB]
2025/3/21

Ms. SUZUKI Takako, Ambassador on Special Mission, attended the Ceremony of Presidential Inauguration and the 35th Independence Anniversary of Namibia 21 March 2025 [195KB]
2025/3/21

Exchange of views between Ms. SUZUKI Takako, Ambassador on Special Mission and JICA (21 March 2025) [255KB]
2025/3/20

Ms. SUZUKI Takako, Ambassador on Special Mission, attended a State Banquet hosted by out-going President H.E.Dr.Nangolo Mbumba 20 March 2025 [375KB]
2025/3/20

Ambassador on Special Mission Ms. Takako Suzuki’s visit to One Economy Foundation (20 March 2025） [317KB]
2025/3/17

FAO JSBP Handover Ceremony for Agro-inputs in Kavango East Region (17 March 2025） [425KB]
2025/3/17

Ambassador Asazuma and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) paid courtesy visit to Governor of Kavango East Regio (17 March 2025) [255KB]
2025/3/12

Exchange of views with Komatsu (12 March 2025） [167KB]
2025/3/11

Stakeholder Engagement with UNICEF Namibia （11 March 2025） [180KB]
2025/3/10

Exchange of views with Mr. Andre Pienaar, President of Namibia Kendo Federation and Mr. Uwe Kump, President of Germany Kendo Federation （10 March 2025） [172KB]
2025/3/7

Concert of Mr. Irie, Japanese professional Shakuhachi player, was held at the Ambassador Asazuma’s residence, inviting H.E. Ms. Martins, EU Ambassador and Mr. Schroeder, Director of the Goethe Institute （7 March 2025） [184KB]
2025/3/7

Mr.Irie Yosuke, Japanese Shakuhachi player performed at the Namibia Youth Orchestra and the Moreson Special School（6, 7 March 2025） [474KB]
2025/3/6

Activity Presentation by JOCVs in Namibia to Ambassador (6 March 2025） [245KB]
2025/3/5

Courtesy visit by TOSHIBA （5 March 2025） [204KB]
2025/3/5

Reception to Celebrate His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday （5 March 2025） [1.1MB]
2025/3/4

Ambassador Asazuma’s participation in Digital Rehabilitation Workshop （4 March 20252025） [402KB]
2025/3/4

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency, Monica Geingos, former First Lady of Namibia(4 March 2025） [99KB]
2025/3/3

Ambassador Asazuma paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services (3 March 2025） [200KB]
2025/2/27

Courtesy Call by MITSUI & CO., LTD. (27 February 2025） [228KB]
2025/2/26

Drought Relief Post-Distribution Monitoring visit in Kunene Region with World Food Program (WFP) (26 February 2025) [356KB]
2025/2/26

Ambassador Asazuma’s joint courtesy visit with World Food Program (WFP) to Hon. Governor of Kunene Region (26 February 2025) [192KB]
2025/2/25

Ambassador Asazuma’s visit to Osire Refugee Camp (25 February 2025) [279KB]
2025/2/24

Courtesy visit by WHO Namibia Country Representative (24 February 2025) [197KB]
2025/2/21

Courtesy visit to H.E. Ms. Hopolang Phororo, UN Resident Coordinator at the UN House (21 February 2025) [93KB]
2025/2/21

Courtesy call by the Deputy Executive Director, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation （21 February 2025） [408KB]
2025/2/14

Courtesy Call by JICA Expert （14 February 2025） [206KB]
2025/2/14

Courtesy visit by Japanese Nationals working at UN Agencies in Namibia (14 February 2025） [134KB]
2025/2/14

Messages of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru and Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi following the passing of H.E. Dr. Sam NUJOMA, the First President of the Republic of Namibia
2025/2/12

Courtesy call on Ms. Sabine Böhlke-Möller, Deputy Executive Director and Head of Department of Bilateral Relations and Cooperation, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation （12 February 2025） [76KB]
2025/2/12

Courtesy visit by UNFPA Namibia Country Representative (12 February 2025） [275KB]
2025/2/10

Courtesy visit by WFP Namibia Acting Country Director (10 February 2025） [248KB]
2025/2/10

Courtesy visit by FAO Country Representative (10 February 2025) [253KB]
2025/2/6

Courtesy visit by UNICEF Country Representative （6 February 2025） [192KB]
2025/2/6

Courtesy visit by Senior Executive Managing Officer Group COO of MODEC （6 February 2025） [174KB]
2025/2/5

Courtesy visit by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) （5 February 2025） [283KB]
2025/2/4

Exchange of views with Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd. (4 Feb 2025） [308KB]
2025/1/31

Courtesy Visit by Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) (31 January 2025) [197KB]
2025/1/31

Ambassador Asazuma’s presentation of the letter of credence (31 January 2025)
2025/1/30

Exchange of views with JX Advanced Metals Corporation (30 January 2024） [189KB]
2025/1/28

Ambassador-Designate Asazuma paid courtesy visit to Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (28 January 2025） [185KB]
2025/1/8

Exit Interview with Ambassador Nishimaki by Mr. Paheja Siririka from New Era Newspaper (8 January 2025） [117KB]
2025/1/7

Courtesy call on Ambassador Nishimaki by the JICA Namibia Office (7 January 2025） [189KB]
2025/1/7

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Teacher Training Students) for 2025 (Deadline: 10 February 2025) [164KB]
2025/1/6

Farewell party for Ambassador Nishimaki held by UNICEF Namibia Office（6 January 2025） [212KB]
2025/1/6

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy call to Hon. Nathalia Goagoses Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation （6 January 2025） [135KB]
2025/1/3

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy call to Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services (3 January 2025） [92KB]
2024/12/27

E-JUST TICAD8 African Scholarships for STI Deadline: 8 February 2025 [137KB]
2024/12/23

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy call to Hon. Caley, Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture（23 December 2024） [164KB]
2024/12/20

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy to H.E.Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, the President of Namibia (20 December 2024) [101KB]
2024/12/20

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy to H.E. Sustjie Mbumba, the First Lady of Namibia (20 December 2024) [73KB]
2024/12/20

Ambassador Nishimaki hosted a farewell party for various media personalities in Namibia（20 December 2024） [160KB]
2024/12/19

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy to Hon. Muha, The Chairperson of the National Council of Namibia (19 December 2024） [71KB]
2024/12/19

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy to Hon. Prof. Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia (19 December 2024) [137KB]
2024/12/19

Exchange of Views with Ms. Shafudah, WFP Namibia Deputy Country Representative (19 December 2024） [103KB]
2024/12/18

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy call to Hon. Dr. Kandjii-Murangi Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation （18 December 2024） [158KB]
2024/12/18

Exchange of views with Ms. Amokongo UNFPA Namibia Assistant Representative（18 December 2024） [132KB]
2024/12/13

Embassy of Japan and Bank of Namibia Relationship (13 December 2024) [112KB]
2024/12/12

Exchange of views with Her Excellency. Geingos, former First Lady of Namibia (12 December 2024） [87KB]
2024/12/11

Exchange of views with JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (11 December 2024) [84KB]
2024/12/11

Ambassador Nishimaki’s farewell courtesy call on Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation （11 December 2024） [69KB]
2024/12/5

Attendance of Ambassador Nishimaki at the launch event of the Japan’s Emergency Grant Assistance Project in Ohangwena Region implemented by WFP, TV live interview program, visit to a food distribution retail store and to a beneficiary household (5 December 2024) [415KB]
2024/12/5

Ambassador Nishimaki and Ms.Shafudah, WFP Namibia Deputy Country Representative joint Courtesy Visit to H. E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, Second President of Namibia (5 December 2024) [207KB]
2024/12/4

Courtesy Visit to Hon.Lt. Gen.(rtd) Sebastian Ndeitunga, Governor of Ohangwena Region by Ambassador Nishimaki and Ms. Shafudah WFP Deputy Country Representative (December 4, 2024) [86KB]
2024/12/3

Exchange of Views with Dr. Diao, FAO Country Representative of Namibia (3 December 2024） [93KB]
2024/11/22

Ambassador Nishimaki’s visit to FAO’s Japan Supplemental Budget beneficiary household in Musese Village, Kavango West (22 November 2024) [381KB]
2024/11/21

Ambassador Nishimaki attended the first Kavango West Region Small Holder Horticulture Producer’s Conference（21 November 2024） [513KB]
2024/11/20

Ambassador Nishimaki and Dr. Diao FAO’s Country Representative visited the Mururani Community Hostel Garden in Kavango West Region (20 November 2024) [296KB]
2024/11/19

Exchange of opinions with Ms. Kaori Ura, WFP Senior Regional Program Advisor [229KB]
2024/11/19

Exchange of opinions with Ms. Kaori Ura, WFP Senior Regional Program Advisor [229KB]
2024/11/19

Exchange of views with Kumon Institute of Education Co., LTD., & Mizuho Bank (19 November 2024） [248KB]
2024/11/19

Exchange of views with JICA Headquarters (19 November 2024） [127KB]
2024/11/15

Exchange of views with Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) (15 November 2024) [174KB]
2024/11/11

Exchange of views with Ms. Mana Yamamoto, Research Expert from the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) (12 November 2024) [223KB]
2024/11/11

Exchange of Views with Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab, Governor of Bank of Namibia (11 November 2024) [222KB]
2024/11/8

Ambassador Nishimaki’s visit to Osire Refugee Camp (8 November 2024） [293KB]
2024/11/7

Ambassador Nishimaki's attendance at the handover ceremony for the new school building at Chiristoph Ngatjizeko Primary School in Omaheke Region (7 November 2024） [311KB]
2024/11/7

Ambassador Nishimaki’s visit to WHO’s Japan Supplemental Budget Project Outreach Site in Omaheke Region (7 November 2024) [523KB]
2024/11/2

Goodwill Summer Gasshuku Kendo Event（2 November 2024） [300KB]
2024/11/1

Ambassador Nishimaki and H.E. Mrs. Mbumba’s joint visit the Murarani Community Hostel (1 November 2024) [395KB]
2024/10/30

Embassy of Japan attendants the 16th Erongo Business & Tourism Expo （30 October – 2 November） [288KB]
2024/10/29

Exchange of views with WFP Deputy Regional Director for Southern Africa （29 October 2024） [104KB]
2024/10/25

Exchange views with UNICEF and the Media (25 October 2024) [178KB]
2024/10/22

Signing and Groundbreaking Ceremony at Ubasen Primary School in Omaruru Erongo Region (22 October 2024) [804KB]

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