Prime Minister Suga met with Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who took office last month, on the phone, and aimed at the success of the G20 = 20 major countries' summit meeting, which Italy will chair, such as measures against coronavirus disease and climate change. We have confirmed that we will work closely together in response to international issues.
The telephone talks were held for about 20 minutes from 6 pm at the request of the Japanese side, and at the beginning, Prime Minister Suga congratulated Prime Minister Draghi, who took office last month.
And the two leaders will address international issues such as measures against the new coronavirus and climate change for the success of the G20 = 20 major countries summit meeting to be held in Rome in October, chaired by Italy. We have confirmed that we will work closely with each other.
In addition, Prime Minister Suga stated that he would like to work closely and lead to concrete results in order to realize a "free and open Indo-Pacific", and received the approval of Prime Minister Draghi.
In addition, Prime Minister Suga expressed serious concern about unilateral attempts to change the status quo in China's East China Sea and South China Sea, including the enforcement of the Maritime Police Law, which allowed the Coast Guard to use weapons. Agreed to continue to work together.
The two leaders shared serious concerns about the situation in Hong Kong and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and confirmed that they would cooperate in dealing with North Korea, including the abduction issue.