A welcome reception was held at the G20 = Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the 20 Major Countries, which opened in Indonesia, but Foreign Minister Hayashi was absent.
Government officials say that it is not appropriate to be present at a social gathering with the Russian side, G7 = the unanimous judgment of the seven major countries.
The first G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on the 7th in Bali, Indonesia.
Prior to the full-scale discussion from the 8th, a reception was held in Indonesia on the night of the 7th of Japan time to welcome each country, but Foreign Minister Hayashi was absent.
According to government officials, it is the unanimous judgment of the United States and other G7 countries that it is not appropriate to be present at a social gathering with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who continues to invade Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Minister Hayashi attended a full-scale discussion on the 8th when foreign ministers of each country exchanged opinions on the situation in Ukraine, and repeatedly appealed the importance of the rule of law, saying that Russia's military invasion is a violation of international law. In addition, I will explain Japan's efforts to tackle the global food crisis.