While it has been pointed out that the international community is becoming increasingly divided due to the situation in Ukraine, etc., the Japanese government will hold discussions on global issues such as climate change countermeasures at the G7 Hiroshima Summit to promote the development of emerging and developing countries called the "Global South." We plan to strengthen our relationship with

The Japanese government, which is the chair country of the G7 = seven major countries, has been coordinating with each country at the Hiroshima Summit in May with a policy of major themes such as the situation in Ukraine, nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, and economic security. increase.



In addition, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi said, "In recent years, the presence of emerging and developing countries called the 'Global South' has increased economically and politically, and I would like the G7 to work together to strengthen our involvement." At the summit, we plan to strengthen our ties with these countries through discussions on global issues such as the stable supply of energy and food and countermeasures against climate change.



Regarding the situation in Ukraine, it is said that there are quite a few countries in the so-called "Global South" that take an intermediate position in consideration of relations with Russia. I hope that this will lead to the maintenance and strengthening of the international order.