Foreign Minister Hayashi will leave Japan on the 4th to visit four Latin American countries and the United States.

In addition to holding foreign ministers' meetings with Latin American countries, he plans to host public debates on the rule of law at the United Nations Headquarters in the United States to stress the importance of strengthening the international order.

Foreign Minister Hayashi will visit four Latin American countries, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and Argentina, as well as the United States, until the middle of this month.



In Central and South America, I would like to hold foreign ministers' meetings with various countries and strengthen cooperation on issues such as dealing with the soaring prices of energy and food caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as the stable supply of mineral resources.



In addition, in the United States, Japan will become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for two years from this year, and will serve as the chair country this month. will host the



In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's maritime advances, we will emphasize the importance of strengthening the international order.



Furthermore, during his stay in the United States, he is coordinating with Japan and the United States for holding ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense, the so-called 2 plus 2, and stated that Japan has the ability to counterattack in its "National Security Strategy." In response, Japan and the United States are expected to begin discussions on how to take concrete measures.