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On July 25, 2025, the Working-Level Meeting for the 4th Trilateral Agricultural Ministers’ Meeting (TAMM) was held online. Delegations from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea (ROK), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, and the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) participated in the meeting.Director XU Hongda from the Department of Economic Affairs delivered opening remarks. He noted that the TCS has consistently participated in the TAMM and promoted agricultural cooperation among China, Japan, and Korea since 2012. He also expressed his appreciation to the three ministries for their generous support of the Trilateral Young Rural Leaders’ Exchange Program (TREP).Meeting participants discussed the progress of preparations for the 4th TAMM.

The 15th Top Regulators Meeting (TRM) on Nuclear Safety was held from July 24 to 25, 2025, in Beijing, China. The meeting was chaired by Mr. DONG Baotong, Vice Minister, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE)/ Administrator, National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) of China, with the participation of Mr. BAN Nobuhiko, Commissioner, Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) of Japan and Ms. CHO Chung Ah, Secretary General and Executive Commissioner, Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) of the ROK. TCS Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji also attended the meeting as an observer and delivered opening remarks. In his remarks, DSG ZUSHI highlighted the significance of nuclear safety as a vital area of practical trilateral cooperation, underscoring TCS’s continued role in supporting dialogue, data sharing, and public outreach. Marking TCS’s upcoming 15th anniversary, he reaffirmed the TCS’ s commitment to facilitating regional peace, safety, and prosperity through sustained collaboration in nuclear safety and beyond.The three sides exchanged updates on the current status and progress of nuclear safety activities in each country, and reviewed the outcomes of working groups and Joint Emergency Drill.The next TRM will be held in Japan in 2026.▲Group photo▲15th TRM meeting▲DSG Zushi delivers remarks

On July 17, 2025, ZUSHI Shuji, Deputy Secretary-General of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS), met with Mr. TAKEUCHI Kazuo, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) China Office. The meeting focused on discussing JICA's role, as well as the possibilities of cooperation between both parties. Mr. Takeuchi explained JICA's past initiatives, noting a recent increase in trilateral cooperation among China, Japan and ROK, in addition to bilateral efforts. He expressed JICA China's desire to collaborate with TCS on potential future programs. DSG Zushi also referred to the Inter-Regional Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction, which took place from July 7 to 9, 2025, in Kobe, Japan, highlighting the alignment between TCS's role and JICA China's areas of interest. Both parties agreed to continue working closely on future cooperation through trilateral +X framework.▲DSG ZUSHI Shuji with Chief Representative TAKEUCHI Kazuo

On July 17, TCS Deputy Secretary-General Yan Liang met with Mr. Tang Shengyao, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Republic of Korea, at the FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Seoul. The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on potential cooperation in the field of agriculture, rural development, and food security among China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Both sides explored synergies between TCS’s trilateral platforms and FAO’s regional programs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, capacity building, and youth engagement. The two sides agreed to maintain close communication and explore concrete projects including the Trilateral Young Rural Leader’s Exchange Program.▲TCS DSG Yan Liang and FAO Representative in Korea Tang Shengyao▲DSG Yan Leaves a Message