26 Jul 2024 | 01:00 PM UTC
Japan: Increased security, disruptions likely in parts of Tokyo through late July
Tight security likely in parts of Tokyo, Japan, through late July due to Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting July 29 and official visits.
Increased security and related transport and business disruptions are likely in parts of Tokyo through late July due to the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 29 and related prominent official visits. Diplomatic leaders from Australia, India, and the US will be in Tokyo, with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visiting from July 28-30. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive on unspecified dates. Official meetings are likely to take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other government buildings, foreign diplomatic facilities, and notable national landmarks.
Increased security measures are anticipated in Tokyo and other stops on the foreign leaders' itineraries. Authorities will likely set up checkpoints and block roads to facilitate their movements, leading to localized traffic disruptions. Temporary airspace closures around Tokyo may also occur as the delegates arrive and depart, potentially resulting in flight delays.
Heed instructions from authorities. Plan for localized traffic disruptions and flight delays. Seek alternative routes to avoid potential venues for high-level meetings. Allow additional time to reach destinations.
The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is a strategic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the US, aimed at promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The upcoming Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo will focus on discussing regional and international issues, reviewing progress on Quad initiatives, and guiding future collaboration to address contemporary priorities in the region.
