Foreign Minister Motegi's diplomatic speech “Leading role in building free and fair rules”

Foreign Minister Motegi delivered a diplomatic speech at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, stating that he would respect multilateralism in anticipation of post-corona and play a leading role in building free and fair rules.

He also emphasized the idea of ​​further strengthening the Japan-US alliance with the new US administration.

In this, Foreign Minister Motegi pointed out that there are changes that will make a difference in the times, such as the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the rise of protectionism, and climate change, and respects multilateralism with an eye on the post-corona world. , Showed the idea of ​​playing a leading role in building free and fair rules.

Regarding relations with the United States, he said, "As the security environment in the region becomes more severe, we will further strengthen the Japan-US alliance with the new administration of Biden, which will be launched in a hurry, including strengthening deterrence and coping capabilities. I will go. "

On top of that, "For the post-corona, the significance and importance of the" Free and Open Indo-Pacific "promoted by Japan is increasing, and we will cooperate and cooperate with countries such as the United States, Australia, and India that share the same idea. We will move forward. "

On the other hand, regarding Japan-South Korea relations, Minister Motegi pointed out that the situation is even more severe due to issues such as "recruitment" during the Pacific War.

He emphasized that the Korean court issued a ruling ordering compensation to the Japanese government over the comfort women issue, saying that it was "an unusual situation that could never be imagined" and that it would continue to urge the Korean side to take appropriate measures. Did.

In addition, Minister Motegi commented on China's strengthening of marine expansion, saying, "Attempts to unilaterally change the status quo in the East China Sea, including the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands, are absolutely unacceptable. We will resolve it and urge the Chinese side to act responsibly. "