Foreign Minister Hayashi will depart for Germany on the 2nd to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting to discuss how to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The G7 = Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the seven major countries will be held in Munster, western Germany, on a schedule of 3 to 2 days local time.
Russia's aggression against Ukraine will be one of the main topics of discussion at this foreign ministers' meeting, and it is expected that the two countries will cooperate to continue sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine.
In addition, it is expected that opinions will be exchanged over China, where the leadership of Xi Jinping has started his third term. I want to.
On the other hand, in line with this, Japan and Germany's foreign affairs and defense ministerial consultations, the so-called 2 plus 2, will also be held, and Defense Minister Hamada and Germany's Defense Minister will participate online and confirm the strengthening of security cooperation. is expected to