On Tuesday, February 17, H.E. Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the ‘‘3-Pillar Foreign Policy in Response to the Terrorist Incident Regarding the Murder of Japanese’’ as below.

(1) Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Measures

Counter-terrorism capacity building assistance in the Middle East/Africa region ($15.5million)

Border control, investigation/prosecution capacity, development of legal systems etc.

Border control, investigation/prosecution capacity, development of legal systems etc. Steadfast implementation and strengthening of international legal frameworks (UNSCR 2178 etc.)

Enhancing multi/bilateral frameworks on counter-terrorism

Bolstering safety measures for Japanese nationals overseas



(2) Enhancing Diplomacy Towards Stability and Prosperity in the Middle East

Deploying a proactive Middle East diplomacy

High-level mutual visits (strengthening dialogue at the Leader’s/FM level)

High-level mutual visits (strengthening dialogue at the Leader’s/FM level) Building connections with multifarious communities (including business sectors) Reinforce cooperation regarding terrorism related information/intelligence Assistance of $200million (as PM Abe announced) + further expansion of humanitarian assistance

Assistance for regional economic/social stability necessary for the promotion of economic growth



(3) Assistance in Creating Societies Resilient to Radicalization