On October 20th, 2022, the first Japanese exchange meeting of the Asian Women’s Leaders Forum (AWLF) was held. The Asia Women Leaders Forum aims to continue to create a virtuous circle of beautiful Asia together by promoting the empowerment of Asian women and children by collaborating with Asian leaders who are active on the front lines across borders, generations, and industries. platform of Established in May 2020 with the aim of co-creating the ideal form of humankind and the earth and weaving together a beautiful earth 1000 years from now. This year’s Japan Friendship Association was held in the presence of leaders who are active on the front lines of various countries and industries as the first public presentation of the association since its establishment.

This year’s Japan Friendship Association was held in the presence of leaders who are active on the front lines of various countries and industries as the first public presentation of the association since its establishment. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the leaders of the world, including Ambassador Dr. Subedi of Nepal, wife of Ambassador Poonam, Ambassador Manlio Cadero of the Republic of San Marino, and Mr. Minoru Kiuchi, Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. From beginning to end, the venue was filled with a warm and friendly atmosphere, and I am more than happy to have spent time in such a way that AWLF’s vision, which aims to create a virtuous cycle in Asia through “Leaders becoming friends,” was realized. This exchange meeting was a new and important first step for AWLF, but the road to our mission to connect the world with the tolerance, kindness, and warmth of femininity has only just begun. With the help of everyone, we will continue to devote ourselves to making the earth beautiful and humankind 1,000 years from now.