Congratulatory Message from Prime Minister KISHIDA to H.E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

2024/7/19
On the 19th of July, following the election of the President of the European Commission, Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio sent a congratulatory message to H.E.Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, on her re-election.

Prime Minister Kishida extended his congratulations to President von der Leyen, and conveyed his willingness to work together to further strengthen relations in a wide range of areas including security. He also expressed his intention to further cooperate with the EU as important strategic partners, in maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law, and in working together to address challenges that the international community faces.