TOKYO, Sept. 19 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight:

On September 19, commencing at 10:45 a.m. for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, who is visiting Japan to participate in the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The overview is as follows:

* At the outset, Prime Minister ISHIBA welcomed Prime Minister Plenkovic's first visit to Japan, and stated that Croatia is an important partner for Japan, sharing values and principles, and expressed his intention to work closely not only in bilateral relations but also in the international arena. He also expressed his sati...