This is the detailed remarks made by Prime Minister Kishida at the press conference.
Visiting each country "I got certain results"
At a press conference, Prime Minister Kishida said, "While the international community is at a major historical crossroads, we visited six countries in Southeast Asia and Europe for the purpose of" protecting peace, "and responded that we had achieved solid results. I feel it. "
"Ukraine may be East Asia tomorrow" A sense of crisis
Prime Minister Kishida commented on the impact of the situation in Ukraine on the Indo-Pacific region. , Especially in East Asia, should not be forgiven. "
He then changed Japan's policy toward Russia against the backdrop of the sense of crisis that "Ukraine may be East Asia tomorrow," and implemented decent measures such as sanctions in cooperation with the G7 = seven major countries. I am doing it. "
He added, "When President Biden of the United States visits Japan, he will raise the Japan-US alliance to a higher level. Also, toward the realization of a" free and open Indo-Pacific, "the quad summit of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India and ASEAN = We will actively promote face-to-face diplomacy with the leaders of the Union of Southeast Asian Countries. "
Furthermore, "Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are important not only for Japan's security but also for the stability of the international community. It has always been a consistent position to expect that the issues surrounding Taiwan will be resolved peacefully through dialogue. And I will continue to pay close attention to it. "
New Corona Countermeasures "Gradually Recover Socio-Economic Activities"
Regarding future measures against the new corona, "We will continue to gradually recover socio-economic activities while maintaining the utmost caution as a'transition period'to normal times. The infection situation continues to decrease mainly in metropolitan areas. However, due to the increase in the number of people during consecutive holidays, no prejudice is allowed. "
Then, we will continue to steadily maintain and strengthen the health care system and vaccination, and after assessing the infection situation after the Golden Week holidays, we will take into account the opinions of experts next month as well as new corona measures including border measures. I showed the idea of reviewing in stages.
Soaring prices "Potential for structural impact on the Japanese economy"
Regarding the soaring crude oil prices and prices, "It is an urgent issue and at the same time it may have a structural impact on the Japanese economy. We will carry out thorough economic management with a "two-step approach" in order to make things even better. "
And, "As the first step, we will promptly implement the" comprehensive emergency measures "that we have recently compiled, and as the second step, after the summer Upper House election, we will comprehensively implement the vision and execution plan of" new capitalism "and the bold policy. Japan wants to embody the measures and lead the structural changes in the economy and society, including the energy field. "
TPP "American return is desirable"
Regarding discussions on joining the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in the United Kingdom, "TPP has the significance of spreading the rules of a new era with high standards and balance to the world, and is very important for the future economic order of the Indo-Pacific region. The participation of the United Kingdom, which is a strategically important partner in the trade and investment fields, is of great significance. "
"From the strategic point of view of involvement in the international order in the Indo-Pacific region, it is desirable that the United States, the only ally, return to the TPP," he said. Through this, he expressed his intention to encourage the United States to return to the TPP.