International Policy: Minister Katayama Meets UK Chancellor Healey
Overview
On August 31, 2026, local time, Minister Katayama met with UK Chancellor Healey in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. This was their first meeting since Chancellor Healey took office in July 2026. They exchanged views on a wide range of global economic issues, cooperation at the G20, which the UK will chair in 2027, and future cooperation between Japan and the UK.
Key points
- They met on August 31, 2026, local time.
- The meeting took place in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
- It was their first meeting since Chancellor Healey took office in July 2026.
- They exchanged views on the global economy, cooperation at the G20 in 2027, and future cooperation between Japan and the UK.
Overview
The meeting between Minister Katayama and UK Chancellor Healey is reported under the Ministry of Finance's International Policy section, in the listings for major international conferences and bilateral consultations and for bilateral meetings of finance ministers. The document is headed "Meeting between Minister Katayama and UK Chancellor Healey (Monday, August 31, 2026)" and provides an overview of discussions between the Japanese and UK financial authorities.
The meeting covered international economic issues, cooperation at the G20, which the UK will chair in the future, and future cooperation between Japan and the UK.
Details
Minister Katayama met with UK Chancellor Healey. The meeting was held in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, on August 31, 2026, local time.
This was their first meeting since Chancellor Healey took office in July 2026.
The subjects of discussion were a wide range of global economic issues, cooperation at the G20, which the UK will chair in 2027, and future cooperation between Japan and the UK.
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