The prospect of a joint statement to begin the quad summit of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India

The quad summit, a framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, began after 10:30 am.

With China in mind, discussions will be held on cooperation for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The meeting, which began at the Prime Minister's Office, is attended by the leaders of four countries: Prime Minister Kishida, President Biden of the United States, Australian Prime Minister Albany Gee, who just took office on the 23rd, and Indian Prime Minister Modi.

At the meeting, discussions will be held on the situation in Ukraine, cooperation for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and cooperation in a wide range of fields including the economy, with China, which is strengthening the movement to advance into the ocean, in mind. ..

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. ▽ In addition to the launch of a new framework for responding to climate change issues ▽ In the space field, satellite data from four countries, Japan, the United States, Australia and India will be used in each country. It is expected that the establishment of a cooperation mechanism will be clearly stated, such as by providing it to.