As of April 21, 2026, the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, held a telephone summit with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo of Mexico. [1] The two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and agreed on the importance of cooperation on energy supply in light of current global energy conditions. They also agreed to promote further bilateral cooperation as “Strategic Global Partners,” including strengthening economic relations and trade. Prime Minister Takaichi proposed establishing a dialogue framework on economic security, including cooperation with Mexico on mineral resources, while both sides expressed support for improving conditions for Japanese companies operating in Mexico and strengthening overall economic ties.
