Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the government announced that Foreign Minister Hayashi will attend the urgent meeting of foreign ministers of the G7 = seven major countries in Munich, Germany on the 19th.

I would like to confirm the cooperation of G7 countries to alleviate tensions through diplomatic efforts.

The government announced that Foreign Minister Hayashi will visit Munich, Germany from the 18th to the 3rd, and will attend the G7 foreign ministers' meeting to be held urgently on the 19th in response to the situation in Ukraine where military tensions continue. Did.



Minister Hayashi would like to share the position of supporting the unity of Ukraine's sovereignty and territory among the foreign ministers of the G7 countries, and confirm the cooperation of each country to alleviate tensions through diplomatic efforts.



Opinions are also expected to be exchanged on sanctions if Russia invades.



In addition, Minister Hayashi is coordinating individual talks with foreign ministers of each country, and hopes to continue dialogue with each country in order to resolve the situation.