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Japan Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Confirms G20 Attendance Focusing on Bilateral Yen Stability Talks with US Treasury

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will attend the G20 meeting, focusing on bilateral currency stability talks with the US Treasury to address yen fluctuations.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Tokyo, 28 August 2026 – Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama officially confirmed her attendance at the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, announcing that the Japanese delegation will prioritize bilateral discussions with the US Department of the Treasury to address foreign exchange market volatility and promote bilateral currency stability.

Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo on Friday, Finance Minister Katayama emphasized that excessive, speculative currency fluctuations that diverge from economic fundamentals are detrimental to global economic growth and corporate planning. Tokyo intends to reaffirm mutual understandings with international G20 partners regarding foreign exchange commitments established under existing multilateral communiqués.

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