G20 = Foreign Minister Hayashi, who is visiting Bali, Indonesia to attend foreign ministers' meetings of 20 major countries, met with Argentine Foreign Minister Kafiero and cooperated in responding to the food crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. I confirmed that I would go.
The meeting was held on the evening of the 7th, and Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "Argentina is a'strategic partner'that shares basic values, and we also want to value the bonds of Japanese society."
The two foreign ministers accused Russia of invading Ukraine as a one-sided change in the status quo and a clear violation of international law, and cooperated in responding to the global food crisis and rising energy prices caused by the invasion. I confirmed that I would go.
At the meeting, Minister Hayashi called on Argentina to strengthen economic cooperation with the abundance of natural gas and mineral resources in mind, and Foreign Minister Kafiero responded that "Japan has abundant energy resources and would like to promote cooperation." I did.
Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Confirmation of security and defense cooperation
Foreign Minister Hayashi met with Australia's Foreign Minister Wong and confirmed that he would strengthen security and defense cooperation toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific with China in mind.
At the meeting, Foreign Minister Hayashi called for "we would like to work closely together as the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region becomes even more severe," with China in mind, which is intensifying the movement to advance into the ocean.
On that basis, the two Foreign Ministers confirmed that they would steadily strengthen their security and defense cooperation toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Furthermore, we shared the recognition that it is important to cooperate with Europe, considering the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the Indo-Pacific region.
Meeting with the Dutch Foreign Minister Exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine
Minister Hayashi also met with Dutch Foreign Minister Fukstra and exchanged opinions on the situation in Ukraine. Russia's military invasion is a violent act that shakes the foundation of the international order including not only Europe but also Asia, and unilateral changes in the status quo by force are the world's. We agreed on the idea that it would not be accepted anywhere.