Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United Kingdom, will soon have a summit meeting with Prime Minister Johnson.
In addition to confirming the policy of continuing strong sanctions against Russia, it is expected that the Self-Defense Forces and the British Army will hold final discussions to conclude an agreement to facilitate joint training etc. in order to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries. ..
The summit meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and Prime Minister Johnson will soon begin at the Prime Minister's Office in London.
At the meeting, the two leaders are expected to share the view that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is a situation that will shake the foundations of the international order, and confirm its policy to continue strong sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine.
In addition, the UK's state-of-the-art aircraft carrier "Queen Elizabeth" called at Japan last year, praising the progress of security cooperation between Japan and the United Kingdom, and working together toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. It is expected that they will agree on the policy.
In order to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries, it is expected that discussions will be held toward the conclusion of the "Japan-UK Facilitation Agreement," which stipulates measures such as when the Self-Defense Forces and the British Army conduct joint training.
In addition, in order to reduce the dependence on Russia for energy, we will confirm cooperation for the introduction of renewable energy, and abolish the import control measures for foods produced in Fukushima Prefecture, which have been continued after the nuclear accident, from the British side. The plan is expected to be communicated.