Foreign Minister Hayashi will visit Indonesia from the 7th to attend the first G20 = foreign ministers' meeting of 20 major countries after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

We reiterate that the Russian invasion is a violation of international law and emphasize the importance of the rule of law.

Foreign Minister Hayashi will visit Bali, Indonesia from the 7th to the 2nd and attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.



This meeting will be held for the first time after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and 8 Japanese-style discussions will be held, and opinions will be exchanged on how to respond to the global food crisis and rising energy prices.



Minister Hayashi reiterates that Russia's military invasion is a clear violation of international law, and emphasizes the rule of law and the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity.



He will also explain Japan's efforts, including food aid to Ukraine and developing countries.



Then, on the 8th, Minister Hayashi is coordinating to hold a foreign ministers' meeting between Japan, the United States and South Korea with Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States and Foreign Minister Park Chin of South Korea, and is coordinating the issue of nuclear and missiles by North Korea. I would like to confirm the cooperation in response.