The quad summit, which is the framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, is still ongoing.
At the beginning, Prime Minister Kishida stated that "a situation has occurred that has shaken the international order based on the rule of law from the ground up" in light of the situation in Ukraine, and the four countries are working together to prevent a similar situation in the Indo-Pacific region. I showed the idea of responding.
The summit began after 10:30 am with the participation of Prime Minister Kishida, President Biden of the United States, Prime Minister Albany Gee of Australia who just took office on the 23rd, and Prime Minister Modi of India. Is also continuing.
At the beginning, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Since the meeting in September last year, there has been a situation that has fundamentally shaken the international order based on the rule of law that we emphasize. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been carried out on the principles set forth in the UN Charter. Don't do the same thing in the Indo-Pacific region with a head-on challenge. "
He added, "Because of this difficult situation, it is extremely significant for us to come together and show the international community a strong commitment to the solidarity of the four countries and the common vision of" Free and Open Indo-Pacific. " It's big. "
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Without walking with regional countries, Japan-US-Australia-India cooperation cannot be successful. We listen carefully to the voices of regional countries such as ASEAN, South Asia, and Pacific island countries, and the urgency that the region faces. We need to further promote cooperation that contributes to the resolution of these issues. "
At the meeting, discussions are being held on the ideal way of cooperation in a wide range of fields including the economy, cooperation for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific, with China in mind, in addition to the situation in Ukraine, which is strengthening the movement to advance into the ocean. increase.
A joint statement is expected to be issued after the meeting, confirming the strong involvement of the four countries in the free and open Indo-Pacific, including freedom and the rule of law, as well as sovereignty and territorial integrity. We strongly support the principles and will include a position to promote these principles in other regions as well.
In addition, with regard to the regional situation, keeping in mind that China is intensifying its movement to advance into the ocean, it is being considered to clarify the importance of countering the challenge of a rule-based maritime order and complying with international law.
In addition, regarding North Korea, it is expected to confirm the need for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and immediate resolution of the abduction issue, and to condemn the development of nuclear weapons and missiles that will bring about destabilization of the situation.
In addition, practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region will be included, and in addition to the launch of a new framework for responding to climate change issues, in the space field, satellite data from the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India will be provided to each country. It is expected that the establishment of a cooperation mechanism, such as providing it, will be clearly stated.