Prime Minister Kishida held a summit meeting with the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and other countries at the venue of the international conference "Asia-Pacific Water Summit" held in Kumamoto City, and confirmed that they would cooperate in responding to the situation in Ukraine. ..
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida will continue sanctions against Russia in cooperation with the international community, saying that it is a crucial moment to end the military invasion, as it has been two months since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began. I showed my thoughts.
On the other hand, he said, "I would like to make an effort to minimize the impact of soaring prices on people's lives and the economy," and called on the people to cooperate.
Prime Minister Kishida met with the prime ministers of the three South Pacific island nations of Tuvalu, Cambodia and Laos one after another.
At each meeting, we confirmed that we would cooperate in responding to the situation in Ukraine.
Also, at the meeting, the leaders of each country said that they would appreciate Japan's leadership in the water field.
After the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We had a meaningful exchange of opinions. We will continue to cooperate with the international community, including the G7 = seven major countries, so that Russia can listen to the voices of the international community and stop the invasion. We will take strict sanctions. "
"Now is the crucial moment to end the outrageous aggression"
Prime Minister Kishida told reporters in Kumamoto that it would be two months in 24 days since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began. We will continue to take strict sanctions in cooperation with the international community, including the G7 = seven major countries, so that we can listen to our voices and stop the invasion. "
On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Inflation of international prices such as crude oil is affecting the lives and economy of Japan's people. Future trends are uncertain, but the international community is clenching its teeth to create an order of peace. As we are trying to protect it, the government wants to prepare solid price measures and make efforts to minimize the impact on people's lives and the economy. "
He said, "I would like the people to cooperate with the government's efforts and share the feeling that it is a crucial moment to protect peace together."