Defense Minister Kishi met with Poland's Defense Minister Bwashchak in a video conference format, and the situation in Ukraine, where tensions continue, cannot be overlooked because unilateral changes in the status quo are not allowed by force and affect the entire international community. I shared the recognition that it was.

On the night of the 21st, Defense Minister Kishi met with Poland's Defense Minister Bwashchak in a video conference format and signed a memorandum of understanding to further deepen defense cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.



On top of that, regarding the situation in Ukraine, where tensions continue, Minister Kishi is not allowed to unilaterally change the status quo by force, and is paying close attention to the movement to strengthen Russian troops in the border area with serious concern, with the international community. I conveyed the idea of ​​cooperating and responding appropriately.



They shared the view that it is a serious problem that cannot be overlooked and affects the entire international community.



In addition, Mr. Bwashchak expressed his intention to provide maximum support in relation to ensuring the safety of Japanese expatriates in Ukraine.



In addition, with China in mind, they expressed their willingness to oppose unilateral attempts to change the status quo and any actions that would increase tensions against the backdrop of power in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and were free under the rule of law. They agreed that an open marine order was important.