At the House of Councilors main meeting, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he had paid the contribution ahead of schedule to support the International Criminal Court, which is investigating war crimes in Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues. He expressed his intention to continue to support the activities.
At the House of Councilors plenary session on the 15th, as sanctions against Russia.
A draft amendment to the law, which included the withdrawal of "most favored nation treatment" that guarantees preferential treatment in trade, was deliberated, and Prime Minister Kishida attended and asked questions.
Among them, Prime Minister Kishida said about the ICC = International Criminal Court, which is investigating war crimes in Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, "Japan is the largest contributor, and from the perspective of supporting activities, last week We have advanced the payment of contributions, which is less than 10% of the ICC budget. We would like to continue to support our activities. "
In addition, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "It is clear that the Russian army was committing cruel acts such as the murder of many civilians in various parts of Ukraine. Japan has taken it extremely seriously and has been shocked. It must be thoroughly clarified and Russia must be held liable. "