Japan-Australia Summit Meeting Free and Open Indo-Pacific Realization?

Prime Minister Kishida held a summit meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albany Gee at the Guest House in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

At the meeting, it seems that opinions were exchanged on cooperation for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

At the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Kishida moved to the guesthouse in Minato-ku, Tokyo after finishing the framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, and the quad summit, and moved to the guesthouse in Minato-ku, Tokyo. We had a summit meeting with the Prime Minister.

At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida said, "I am delighted to be the prime minister. Russia's invasion of Ukraine shakes the foundations of the international order and should never cause the same thing in the Indo-Pacific." rice field.

On top of that, "As the regional security environment becomes more severe, Japan and Australia will further strengthen their special strategic partnerships and work with their allies and comrades to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific. Is being sought after more and more. "

The details of the talks have not yet been clarified, but it is believed that the two leaders exchanged views on cooperation for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and security and economic cooperation between the two countries. Will be.

Prime Minister of Australia "Further collaboration in areas of common interest"

At the first summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida, Australian Prime Minister Albany Gee said at the beginning, "We share the values ​​of maintaining a free, open and peaceful Indo-Pacific region, defense and security. We are strengthening cooperation in the field of. "

He also mentioned LNG = liquefied natural gas, "green hydrogen" that does not emit carbon dioxide in the manufacturing process, and high-speed railways that Australia is considering introducing.

"Although the administration has changed in Australia, the basic stance of foreign policy has not changed. We will continue to work together in areas of common interest," he said.