G7 Prime Minister Kishida points out "strengthening cohesion" at a meeting on the theme of the world economy

Prime Minister Kishida attended the first meeting on the theme of the world economy at the G7 Summit = Summit of the Seven Major Countries that opened in Germany, and the people's lives of each country from the rise in prices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine He pointed out that the G7 should further strengthen cohesion to protect it.

Prime Minister Kishida, who is attending the G7 Summit in Elmau, southern Germany, attended the first meeting on the theme of the world economy from 7:30 pm Japan time.

In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused the world economy to face many difficult problems such as soaring prices of energy and food, and supply chain turmoil. We also need to be careful about the rapid fluctuations in the economy. "

He pointed out that the G7 must strengthen its cohesion to protect the lives of the people of each country from rising prices, and acknowledged that efforts for food assistance to developing countries should be accelerated.

"The current rise in prices is not just an economic issue, but a challenge to the framework of world peace and order. Sanctions cannot be relaxed unless the fundamental issue of Russia's aggression is resolved." ..

Meanwhile, at the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida proposed a discussion on economic security, confirmed that the G7 and fellow countries would strengthen cooperation against economic intimidation with China in mind, and next year, Hiroshima. We agreed to deepen the discussions for the G7 Summit to be held at.

Taking pictures with the leaders of each country

After the first meeting on the theme of the world economy, Prime Minister Kishida walked near the venue with the leaders participating in the summit, including President Biden of the United States and Chancellor of Germany Schortz, who chairs the country, and smiled. We had a conversation at.

Then, a group photo of the leaders was taken, and Prime Minister Kishida stood between Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom and President of the EU-European Union Von der Leyen, and was included in the photo.