A two-day ministerial meeting for the International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, has opened in Tokyo, with delegates from 47 African nations taking part.

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, who is the chairperson of the meeting, has asked participants to hold talks on the future of the continent as a growth center of the world.

At the opening ceremony of the meeting on Saturday, Kamikawa called for discussions based on the results they have achieved. She also said the delegates' opinions will change the future of Africa.

The participants then held sessions on public health, climate change, conflict resolution and other topics.

Japan announced a plan to support training programs for women who will engage in peace building in a peninsula in East Africa, known as the Horn of Africa, based on the concept of "Women, Peace and Security."

The concept adopted by the UN Security Council states that international peace, conflict prevention and conflict resolution require the equal participation of women.

On Sunday, the delegates will discuss economic issues. Kamikawa is due to announce the outcome of the meeting.

Japan launched TICAD in 1993 to discuss the development of Africa. The conference has been held every three years. The next TICAD will be held in August 2025 in Yokohama, near Tokyo.