Prime Minister Kishida gave a lecture in the United States, thinking of promoting cooperation in areas such as economic security

During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida explained that he had made a major shift in Japan's security policy in light of the situation in Ukraine. However, he expressed his intention to promote cooperation.

The lecture was given at Johns Hopkins University in Washington on the theme of Japan's security.

In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Last year, I made two major decisions in foreign and security policy." Based on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he changed his response to Russia, including severe sanctions. He explained that Japan's security policy had changed significantly by deciding to possess "counterattack capability".

Of these, regarding the change in security policy, he said, "I am convinced that this is one of the most important decisions in history, clearly demonstrating Japan's strong determination toward the United States and the world, and benefiting the security of the entire Indo-Pacific region." I do," he emphasized.

On that basis, he indicated that the change in policy will not change Japan's role as a peaceful nation, and that Japan will strengthen its realistic diplomacy backed by its strengthened defense capabilities.

Regarding the "G7 Hiroshima Summit" to be held in May this year, "The will of the G7 to firmly support Ukraine by firmly rejecting Russia's armed aggression and the threat of nuclear weapons, and defending the free and open international order. I want to show it with a weight that will remain in history."

On the other hand, he also raised the issue of dealing with China as an important issue, and pointed out that "there are elements in the visions and assertions regarding the international order that, unlike us, cannot be accepted."

On top of that, it is necessary for China to make a strategic decision not to change the international order in a way that violates the rules, and it is necessary to build a "constructive and stable relationship" through dialogue between leaders. I showed you what I was thinking of doing.

Then, regarding the response to a series of issues, he said, "The Japan-U.S. alliance will be the anchor for everything. I would like to further expand and strengthen the areas of cooperation with the United States." I showed you my thoughts on how to move forward.