Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Mr. Motegi will visit Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Senegal, Nigeria, and Kenya, beginning Monday.

In Latin America, he will discuss measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic ties, and the business environment for Japanese companies.

In Africa, Mr. Motegi will discuss strengthening business ties and cooperation with next year's session of a Japan-led conference on development known as TICAD.