The "Democracy Summit" has begun, in which President Biden of the United States invited the leaders of about 110 countries and regions such as Japan and Europe.

President Biden expressed a sense of crisis that democracy was challenged by tyranny with China and Russia in mind, and called on each country to strengthen the foundation of democracy such as the rule of law and freedom of expression. I did.

The first two-day "Democracy Summit" sponsored by President Biden began on the night of the 9th of Japan time.



While the leaders of about 110 countries and regions, including Prime Minister Kishida, participate online, China and Russia, which the Biden administration positions as a monopoly nation, have not been invited.



"Democracy continues to face alarming challenges around the world," Biden said at the beginning of the meeting, recognizing that democracy has been on the decline for the last decade.



"The tyrannicalists are trying to expand their influence and justify oppressive policies around the world," he said, expressing a sense of crisis.



Sonouede Biden President "must be updated every generation not to occur by chance democracy. Democracy is practice it," said, for countries


▽ rule of law and


▽ freedom of expression


▽ freedom of the press, etc.


He called for action to strengthen the foundation of democracy.



"Our choices at this moment will fundamentally determine the direction of the world in the coming decades," Biden said, uniting democracy as a flag in the fight against China and Russia. I urged you.



On the other hand, China and Russia have strongly criticized this summit as "inciting the division of the world."

Prime Minister Kishida “Responding to actions that damage basic value in cooperation with volunteer countries”

Prime Minister Kishida made a speech at the "Summit for Democracy" and emphasized the idea of ​​cooperating with volunteer countries such as the United States to deal with actions that impair basic values ​​such as human rights and the rule of law with China in mind.



In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "In the world, under the authoritarian system, freedom is suppressed and human rights are fully squeezed. Democracy and rule of law are still continuing. Volunteer countries must work together in one voice to deal with actions that impair basic values ​​such as. "



"The abduction issue by North Korea is a serious issue related to Japan's sovereignty and the lives and safety of the people, and it is also a problem for the entire international community, which is a violation of basic human rights. We strongly demand responsible actions to change the reality in collaboration with society. "



On top of that, "We are supporting the construction and maintenance of various systems including elections and judiciary, as well as human resource development, which is the backbone of democracy, and the strengthening of media freedom, to more than 74 countries around the world, mainly in Asia. We will support our efforts toward democratization. "



In addition, UNDP has contributed approximately $ 14 million to international organizations such as the United Nations Development Program, and has announced a policy to strengthen monitoring of corporate activities in developing countries where human rights are respected.