Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting New York, returned to Japan late at night on the 23rd after completing a series of events including the United Nations General Assembly.
Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting New York from the 20th of this month, delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly held at the United Nations Headquarters, and appealed for the necessity of starting negotiations for Security Council reform.
He also made a speech at the New York Stock Exchange and called for active investment in Japan, stating that he would seek sustainable economic growth through "new capitalism."
In addition, he held informal talks with President Yoon Sung-ryeol of the Republic of Korea, and, bearing in mind the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, resolved outstanding issues between the two countries and restored and developed Japan-Korea relations to a healthy relationship. We agreed to go.
After finishing a series of schedules, Prime Minister Kishida arrived at Haneda Airport on a government plane just after 11:50 pm on the 23rd.
Former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" is scheduled for the 27th of next week, and Prime Minister Kishida, in addition to serving as chairman of the funeral committee, will hold individual meetings with dignitaries attending from various countries and conduct "condolence diplomacy." is.