Regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 31st that he would like to take leadership in realizing the reform of the UN Security Council, saying that a new framework for international order is needed. ..
On the other hand, the natural gas development project "Sakhalin 2" in the Far East of Russia, which is funded by a major Japanese trading company, has announced that it will not withdraw because it is extremely important for energy security.
At the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 31st, Prime Minister Kishida reported on the situation in Ukraine and the summit of the seven major G7 countries held in Belgium last week, and questions were asked by each party.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the G7 summit, saying, "This was the first opportunity for G7 leaders to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine face-to-face. It was a very meaningful meeting to confirm the strong determination to protect. "
Regarding Japan-Russia relations, "We have been persistently proceeding with peace treaty negotiations, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine is an act that shakes the foundation of order in the international community, including not only Europe but also Asia. We will act decisively to show that we cannot maintain our relationship with Russia as before. "
Regarding the reform of the UN Security Council, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, has been outraged to shake the foundation of the international order, indicating the need for a new framework for the international order. Even in the parliamentary speech by President Zelensky, there is a complaint that the Security Council is not functioning, and I would like to take it firmly. The Security Council reform, including the inclusion of Japan as a permanent member of the Security Council, although it is not easy because of the complicated interests of each country. I would like to continue to take leadership toward the realization of. "
On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida said about the natural gas development project "Sakhalin 2" in the Far East of Russia, which is funded by a major Japanese trading company. In addition, it is an extremely important project. G7 will also consider the circumstances of each country and provide time to secure a sustainable alternative supply, and Japan has a policy of not withdrawing. In line with this, we will make further efforts to reduce our dependence on Russia for energy. "