Energy security was the main theme of the G20 = energy ministers meeting of 20 major countries held in Indonesia on the 2nd, but due to conflicting opinions between Europe, the United States and Russia, it was not possible to compile a joint statement. did.
From Japan, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura attended the G20 energy ministers' meeting held in Bali, Indonesia, where discussions were held on energy security and other issues amid concerns about a tight supply-demand balance for natural gas due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. was broken.
However, nearly half of the countries, including Japan, criticized Russia for reducing its supply of natural gas to Germany and other countries. .
After the meeting, Minister Nishimura told reporters, "Unfortunately, we were unable to compile a joint statement, but many countries have a sense of crisis about the current energy situation. I would like to proceed with the transition to decarbonization while doing so."
Regarding the G20, there has been a series of situations in which a joint statement has not been finalized at the ministerial meeting after the invasion of Ukraine due to the confrontation between the West and Russia, and it is difficult to find an answer to the issue that the international community must cooperate with. .