Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held a bilateral meeting to discuss foreign exchange (FX) issues amid growing concerns over exchange rate fluctuations. The meeting underscored the importance of the economic partnership between the two nations. Following the discussions, Kato addressed reporters in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the developments in the foreign exchange market. This meeting comes as Japan's government has been issuing warnings regarding currency fluctuations, reflecting the increasing focus on FX stability in international economic relations.