G7 = An online meeting of the leaders of the seven major countries was held, and Prime Minister Suga announced that he would increase his contribution to the international framework for joint purchase of the new coronavirus vaccine to $ 200 million. Did.
He also expressed his determination to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer and called on each country to support him.
The G7 = leaders' meeting of the seven major countries was held online after 11:00 pm on the 19th of Japan time, with Prime Minister Suga and President Biden of the United States attending for the first time.
Among them, Prime Minister Suga commented on the measures against the new coronavirus, saying, "Since taking office as Prime Minister in September last year, with a strong desire to consistently protect the lives and livelihoods of the people, I have learned a lot from my experience since last year. We have learned and taken what we consider to be the best. "
He added, "Vaccines are the decisive factor for further infection convergence, and it is essential to ensure fair access, including in developing countries." The G7 should oppose protectionism in the health sector. He said it was important to accelerate the spread of vaccines, and announced that each country would increase its contribution to the international framework for joint purchase of vaccines to $ 200 million.
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer, Prime Minister Suga said, "We are determined to hold it as a proof that humankind has overcome the new coronavirus. We will cooperate with the IOC = International Olympic Committee to realize a safe and secure Games. We will continue to prepare for the Games, "he said, calling on each country to support the Games.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Suga explained Japan's basic idea of insisting on its relationship with China and seeking concrete actions on the Chinese side, and unilaterally in the East China Sea and South China Sea. He expressed concern about attempts to change the status quo.