G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting “It is essential to strengthen the free trade system” Foreign Minister Mogi November 23, 12:04

The G20 = 20 major foreign ministers' meetings held in Nagoya City have started substantial discussions on the 23rd, and Foreign Minister Mogi complains that strengthening the free trade system is essential for the sustainable growth of the world economy. It was.

In fact, the G20 chaired by Japan concluded with the opening of the Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Nagoya on the evening of the 22nd, and a substantial discussion began on the 23rd.

The theme of the first session in the morning was “Promotion of Free Trade”. At the beginning of the session, Foreign Minister Mogi, who chaired the meeting, reconfirmed the results of the June Osaka Summit and deepened discussions to lead to concrete initiatives. I said.

On top of that, we touched on the framework of free trade in which Japan participates, such as the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the trade agreement that was signed in Japan and the United States, and appealed that strengthening the free trade system is essential for the sustainable growth of the world economy. It was.

Also, because India did not break its cautious stance, RCEP = East Asia Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership abandoned the conclusion of negotiations this year. It is also an important framework for the global economy to build an economic zone based on it. ”

At the meeting, discussions will be held on the realization of “SDGs = Sustainable Development Goals” and African development support.