G7 = The leaders of the seven major countries will hold an online summit on the 12th to provide support for the people of Ukraine, who are attacked by Russia on infrastructure facilities, to survive the winter, and to provide air defense systems. We have confirmed that adjustments will be made.
G7 leaders held an online meeting on the 12th with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Russia's military invasion.
After the meeting, the leaders of each country issued a statement, condemning Russia's attacks on infrastructure facilities such as energy and water as inhumane, and for the people of Ukraine, who are facing serious power shortages, to spend the winter. announced its support for
He also said that Russia should ultimately pay for the cost of restoring the damaged Ukrainian critical infrastructure.
In addition, he also indicated a policy to advance coordination toward the provision of air defense systems to prevent Russia's missile attacks, saying, "We will focus on providing Ukraine with air defense systems and their capabilities."
Japan will take over the G7 presidency next year from Germany in 2023. In a press conference after the meeting, German Chancellor Scholz said, "I wish Prime Minister Kishida every success. I will do my best to support Japan." ' said.
Prime Minister Kishida to "contribute to reconstruction" as chair of next year's G7 summit
Prime Minister Kishida expressed his strong concern over the intermittent large-scale power outages across Ukraine due to Russia's continued military aggression, and he absolutely tolerates attacks on energy infrastructure that are directly linked to the lives of citizens. He strongly criticized Russia for not being able to do so.
In addition, as the cold of winter is in full swing, responding to power shortages is the biggest issue at the moment, and he announced a policy to cooperate with international organizations and promote further winter support.
He then conveyed Japan's intention to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine as the G7 presidency next year.
Prime Minister Kishida also emphasized that at next year's G7 Hiroshima Summit, he would like to show the G7's strong determination to resolutely reject any unilateral change of the status quo through force or the threat of nuclear weapons. I was.