Japan-UK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Agreement on cooperation in new Corona and Hong Kong situation 9:35 on August 6
Foreign Minister Mogi, who is visiting the United Kingdom, met with Foreign Minister Raab to confirm that he will strengthen relations in a wide range of areas such as measures against the new coronavirus, and respect the rights of the people and companies of each country regarding the situation in Hong Kong, We agreed that we would work together.
Foreign Minister Mogi visited London as a foreign visit by the minister for the first time in almost half a year due to the new coronavirus, and met with Foreign Minister Raab for nearly two hours before the 6th of Japan time.
In this, Minister Mogi said, "We would like to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries in a wide range of fields such as countermeasures against the new coronavirus," and the two foreign ministers established an international framework to disseminate vaccines and therapeutic agents to each country. We have confirmed that we will work closely with each other.
The two foreign ministers also agreed to exchange views on the situation in which China has more control over Hong Kong and to work together to ensure that the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens, citizens of each country and companies are respected. They shared serious concern that the government postponed the legislative assembly election for one year.
Furthermore, the two foreign ministers agreed to further promote security cooperation between Japan and Britain in light of the fact that China is strengthening its sea presence in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and held due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. It was confirmed that the two countries will make adjustments toward the early holding of the so-called 2+2 ministerial talks on foreign affairs/defense.
On the other hand, Minister Mogi pointed out on the afternoon of the 6th that the early conclusion of the negotiation of an economic partnership agreement with the international trade minister Truss is important for the conclusion of the agreement within the year, and Foreign Minister Raab also supports the early conclusion. did.
Foreign Minister Raab UK "I look forward to closer relations"
After finishing the meeting with Foreign Minister Mogi, UK's Foreign Minister Raab said in a comment: "This time, following the meeting in Tokyo this February, we were able to exchange views on a common ground. Japan is working together to respond to the new coronavirus, cybersecurity, climate change, and the situation in Hong Kong, and we look forward to a closer relationship in the future."