Results of the 24th Japan-France ICT Policy Dialogue
Overview
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and France’s Ministry of the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Energy Sovereignty, and Digital Sovereignty held the 24th Japan-France ICT Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on November 5. They presented and discussed their respective efforts on 5G and Beyond 5G/6G, AI security, quantum technology, and online youth protection. They will continue discussions to deepen and make cooperation between Japan and France more concrete, and the next dialogue is scheduled for 2027.
Key points
- The 24th dialogue was held in Tokyo on November 5.
- Topics included next-generation networks, AI security, quantum technology, and online youth protection.
- The next dialogue is scheduled for 2027.
Overview
The Japan-France ICT Policy Dialogue aims to deepen mutual understanding of digital policy and promote coordination and cooperation. This meeting addressed a broad range of digital topics in light of policy developments in both Japan and France.
The meeting was held by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and France’s Ministry of the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Energy Sovereignty. Participants included Senior Deputy Minister Fuseda on the Japanese side and Director General Courbe of the Directorate General for Enterprises on the French side.
Details
On 5G and Beyond 5G/6G, Japan presented efforts to build reliable and resilient digital infrastructure, including Prime Minister Takaichi’s “FOIP Digital Corridor Initiative,” while France explained its next-generation network strategy, including networks beyond 5G. Both sides discussed their efforts.
On AI security, Japan explained progress on the Hiroshima AI Process and related efforts. France outlined its work to develop frameworks for ensuring trustworthiness and the outcomes of the G7 Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting. Both sides discussed their efforts.
On quantum technology, Japan explained its efforts on quantum key distribution (QKD), while France described quantum computing and quantum communications. The sides discussed these presentations.
On online youth protection, France explained its national efforts and G7 initiatives, including the adoption of “Common Principles” to define a safer and more secure digital environment for young people. The sides discussed the topic.
Following the meeting, the sides will continue discussions to deepen and make cooperation between Japan and France more concrete.