Foreign Minister Hayashi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the phone over the situation in Ukraine, and the invasion by the Russian army was a one-sided attempt to change the status quo by force, affecting the order of the entire international society including the Asian region. We agreed that there is, and confirmed that we will strengthen the deterrence and coping power of the Japan-US alliance.
The telephone talks took place from 8:40 am for approximately 25 minutes.
In this, the two foreign ministers said that the invasion by the Russian army this time is a serious violation of international law that violates the unity of Ukraine's sovereignty and territory, and is the basis of the international order that does not allow unilateral changes in the status quo by force. They agreed to slam Russia as something that would shake it and never be admitted.
On top of that, the invasion will affect not only Europe but also the order of the international community as a whole, including the Asian region, and in order not to leave a false lesson, Russia in the G7 = seven major countries. We confirmed that we will respond appropriately to the actions of the United States and work to strengthen the deterrence and coping power of the Japan-US alliance toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
After the meeting, Minister Hayashi said, "I have announced that Japan will take stricter sanctions in line with the United States and Europe. We agreed to continue to work closely together." Said.
In addition, he was asked if he would impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov in line with the United States and other countries. I want to go with you. "