Foreign Minister Hayashi, who is visiting the Philippines, will meet with President Marcos, who took office on June 30, to maintain and strengthen the order of the ocean based on the rule of law, keeping in mind the trend of China to strengthen its advance into the ocean. We agreed to cooperate.
After attending President Marcos' inauguration ceremony in the Philippines, Foreign Minister Hayashi met with the President individually and handed Prime Minister Kishida's letter.
And, with the trend of China strengthening its expansion into the East China Sea and the South China Sea, they strongly opposed attempts to unilaterally change the status quo against the background of power, and they were free and open under the rule of law. We agreed to work together to maintain and strengthen order.
He also shared the view that Russia's invasion of Ukraine should not be forgiven because of the violence that shakes the foundation of the international order, and confirmed that it will cooperate with North Korea's nuclear and missile issues.
Minister Hayashi told reporters, "We will strengthen our relationship with the Philippines, which is an important strategic partner, even in the new administration, and will further cooperate for the realization of a'free and open Indo-Pacific'." ..