The G7 Summit = Summit of the Seven Major Countries opened in the United Kingdom on the night of the 11th of Japan time.
At the discussion on the first day, Prime Minister Suga expressed his determination to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and called for a strong team to be dispatched.
This year's G7 Summit = Summit of the Seven Major Countries began on the night of the 11th of Japan time in Cornwall, southwestern England, with the chairman, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom, welcoming the leaders of each country.
The G7 Summit will be held face-to-face for the first time in two years, and the discussion on the first day was based on the theme of "better recovery from the new Corona."
In this, Prime Minister Suga said about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "Because we are facing the great difficulty of the new Corona, we want to convey to the world from Japan that the world can unite and overcome the difficulties with the efforts and wisdom of humankind. ", And expressed his determination to hold the event.
He emphasized, "Through the Tokyo Games, we want to lead to the realization of a symbiotic society in which people with disabilities want to play an active role in society. Through the power of sports, we want to convey dreams and excitement to children and young people who will lead the future of the world." Did.
On top of that, Prime Minister Suga said, "We will take thorough infection control measures and prepare for the safe and secure Tokyo tournament. We hope that the world's top athletes will play the best competition." I called for a team of athletes to be dispatched.
In response, according to the Government of Japan, one of the leaders said, "On behalf of everyone's support, I am confident of the success of the Tokyo Games."
On the other hand, Prime Minister Suga said that green and digital are the keys to a better recovery from the new corona, and it is important to promote the reform of the WTO = World Trade Organization and promote a diversified trading system. I showed the idea that it was.
He also pointed out that economic issues such as market-distorting measures such as industrial subsidies, digital protectionism, and the outflow of important technologies are incompatible with the G7's values, and that important supply chain vulnerabilities are vulnerable. He said that gender is an issue and that the G7 needs to work together strategically.
The second day of discussions will begin on the evening of the 12th of Japan time, and discussions will be held on foreign policy, etc., and Prime Minister Suga will meet individually with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.