Prime Minister Suga, who is visiting the United States, met with Indian Prime Minister Modi and agreed to strongly oppose attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force in the East China Sea and South China Sea with China in mind. We have confirmed that we will work closely together toward the realization of the Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Suga, who is visiting Washington, the capital of the United States, to attend a summit meeting by four countries called Quad, Japan, the United States, Australia, and India, said that he was the first to meet with Indian Prime Minister Modi on the morning of the 24th of Japan time. The summit meeting was held for about 45 minutes.
In this, Prime Minister Suga said, "India, which shares basic values, is an important partner of Japan," while Prime Minister Modi said, "The relationship with Japan is not limited to both countries, but the stability of the region and the world. It's extremely important for prosperity. "
With China in mind, the two leaders agreed to strongly oppose economic intimidation and attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force in the East China Sea and South China Sea, aiming for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. , Japan and India and the four countries of Quad have confirmed that they will work closely together.
In addition, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation on measures against the new coronavirus, and will promote cooperation in the digital field and coordination for the early holding of foreign affairs and defense ministerial talks, so-called 2 plus 2. I confirmed.