Telephone talks with EU President Suga Confirmation of cooperation on measures against new corona, etc. October 7, 4:45
Prime Minister Suga will meet with EU-European Union Chairman Von der Leyen over the phone, and the two leaders will play a leading role in cooperating in measures against the new coronavirus, including the development and dissemination of vaccines. I confirmed that.
The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Suga and EU Chairman Von der Leyen was held for about 20 minutes on the night of the 6th at the request of the EU side.
In this, Prime Minister Suga said, "The EU is an important partner for Japan to share basic values, and the relationship between Japan and the EU has become stronger than ever due to the EPA = Economic Partnership Agreement." Said.
In response, Chairman Von der Leyen congratulated him on his appointment as Prime Minister and responded that he would like to work together to further develop the relationship between Japan and the EU.
In addition, the two leaders confirmed that they would work closely together toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific for the stability and prosperity of the international community as a whole, and cooperated in dealing with North Korea, including the abduction issue. It matched by doing.
Furthermore, the two leaders confirmed that they will play a leading role in cooperation in measures against the new coronavirus, including the development and dissemination of vaccines.