Prime Minister Kishida visited four African countries, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Mozambique, from March 29, where he held summit meetings. On the way, I will stop in Singapore and hold a meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The two ministers confirmed the importance of an international order based on the rule of law, and shared the view that they would work together toward the realization of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific," he said. He also expressed his determination to strengthen cooperation with emerging and developing countries.