Overview

• The forum adopted the Yokohama Declaration, committing to co-creation of solutions and promotion of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
• Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to expand investment, strengthen industrial cooperation, and advance human resource development in Africa.
• The declaration emphasizes stable supplies of critical minerals and welcomes the Free and Open Indo‑Pacific concept.
• It also highlights continued skills training in Africa, the importance of the rule of law, and cooperation on U.N. Security Council reform.
• Roughly 50 African leaders attended, and Ishiba held 34 bilateral meetings including with the AU chair and U.N. Secretary‑General to understand country needs and chart stronger ties.