The Developments in the Middle East and the Future of Türkiye-Japan Relations

The Developments in the Middle East and the Future of Türkiye-Japan Relations

Sasakawa Peace Foundation | 21 April 2026
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21
April 2026
Tuesday 14:00

Location:

Sasakawa Peace Foundation
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Building, 1 Chome-15-16 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japonya
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Speakers

H. E. Mr. Oğuzhan Ertuğrul
H. E. Mr. Oğuzhan Ertuğrul
Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Japan
Mr. Itsu Adachi
Mr. Itsu Adachi
Executive Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Prof. Burhanettin Duran
Prof. Burhanettin Duran
Head of Communications, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Prof. Murat Yeşiltaş
Prof. Murat Yeşiltaş
Professor, Social Sciences University of Ankara Director of Foreign Policy Studies, SETA
Assoc. Prof. Murat Aslan
Assoc. Prof. Murat Aslan
Faculty Member, Hasan Kalyoncu University | Researcher, SETA
Amb. Akio Miyajima
Amb. Akio Miyajima
Former Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Türkiye
Dr. Yasushi Hazama
Dr. Yasushi Hazama
Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)
Mr. Ippeita Nishida
Mr. Ippeita Nishida
Senior Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Moderator

Dr. Kadir Üstün
Dr. Kadir Üstün
Executive Director, SETA Washington DC
Prof. Kılıç Buğra Kanat
Prof. Kılıç Buğra Kanat
Member of the Security and Foreign Policy Council of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye | Research Director, SETA Washington DC

The Middle East is undergoing profound transformations that are reshaping regional dynamics and redefining strategic partnerships globally. As these developments unfold, Türkiye and Japan—two key actors bridging continents—face new opportunities and challenges in deepening their bilateral cooperation.

In light of these evolving circumstances, we are pleased to invite you to a special event titled "The Developments in the Middle East and the Future of Türkiye-Japan Relations."

The event will open with remarks from distinguished speakers:

Opening Remarks (14:00–14:30)

  • H.E. Mr. Oğuzhan Ertuğrul, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Japan
  • Mr. Itsu Adachi, Executive Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
  • Prof. Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (Written Message)

This timely discussion will explore how recent developments in the Middle East are influencing Türkiye-Japan relations and what strategic directions both countries may pursue in an increasingly interconnected world.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important dialogue.


PROGRAM
14:00–14:30 | Opening Remarks

* H.E. Mr. Oğuzhan Ertuğrul
    Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Japan
* Mr. Itsu Adachi
    Executive Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
* Prof. Burhanettin Duran
    Head of Communications, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
    (Written Message)

14:30–16:00 | Panel Session

16:00 | Closing

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