New Economic Partnership with China in mind Regarding the IPEF = Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to participate in Japan and work closely with the United States.

A new economic partnership with China in mind A meeting aimed at launching the IPEF = Indo-Pacific Economic Framework began shortly after 4:30 pm, and President Biden announced that he would begin talks to launch it.



Prime Minister Kishida, who attended the meeting, said, "President Biden's declaration of the launch of IPEF in Japan underscores America's strong commitment to the region. Japan participates in IPEF and is in close contact with the United States. We will cooperate with regional partners such as ASEAN countries to create a new framework. "

On top of that, "It is important for ASEAN to play a central role in IPEF, and Japan respects the unity and centrality of ASEAN and actively participates in discussions. Through IPEF, sustainable growth of the Indo-Pacific in the future. Let's build an economic order toward Japan. "



Regarding IPEF, the US Byden administration will participate in 13 countries including the US, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, which is 40% of the world's GDP = gross domestic product. It is said that.