Defense Minister Konno Receives Courtesy Call from Halifax International Security Forum Secretariat
February 18, 2025, 09:00
Tokyo, Japan – Today, Defense Minister Konno received a courtesy call from the secretariat of the Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) at the Ministry of Defense.
The HFX is an annual international security and defense policy conference held in Halifax, Canada. It brings together government officials, military leaders, academics, and business executives from around the world to discuss current and emerging security challenges.
During the meeting, the HFX secretariat briefed Minister Konno on the upcoming 2025 forum, which will be held from November 19 to 21 in Halifax. The secretariat also discussed potential areas of cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, including the possibility of Japan hosting a future HFX event.
Minister Konno welcomed the opportunity to strengthen cooperation with the HFX. He noted that Japan is committed to contributing to international peace and security, and that the HFX provides a valuable platform for discussing common challenges and developing cooperative solutions.
The meeting concluded with Minister Konno expressing his support for the 2025 HFX and his hope for continued cooperation between Japan and the HFX secretariat in the future.
Background
The Halifax International Security Forum was founded in 1999. It is a non-governmental organization that is independent of any government or political party. The HFX is one of the world’s leading security and defense conferences, and its annual gathering in Halifax attracts over 3,000 participants from over 100 countries.
Japan has participated in the HFX since its inception. In recent years, Japan has played an increasingly active role in the forum, including hosting a number of side events and workshops.
Significance
The courtesy call from the HFX secretariat is a sign of Japan’s growing engagement with the international security community. It also reflects the importance that the HFX places on Japan as a partner in global security.
The meeting between Minister Konno and the HFX secretariat is expected to lead to further cooperation between Japan and the HFX. This cooperation could include joint research projects, policy dialogues, and capacity-building initiatives.
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