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2025-11-25 10:53:44
[Italian Prime Minister Meloni Plans to Visit Japan in January to Meet with Sanae Takaichi and Celebrate the 160th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations] 1. Italian Prime Minister Meloni revealed to the media during the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, that she plans to visit Japan in January 2026. This visit coincides with the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, holding special commemorative significance. 2. According to Kyodo News, Meloni is expected to hold formal talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her trip, aiming to further deepen bilateral relations. This will be Meloni's second visit to Japan after her visit in February 2025, and will also be her first face-to-face meeting with Takaichi. 3. Notably, Meloni originally planned to travel to Osaka this September to participate in the Kansai Expo, but cancelled her trip before departure due to the sudden change in the situation in Ukraine. The announcement of this planned visit to Japan marks the return of high-level exchanges between the two countries to normalcy.
