In developing countries such as Asia and Africa, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to soaring energy and food prices, and the economy and society have been hit hard. has become important.
The White Paper on Development Cooperation reported at the cabinet meeting on the 14th said that the invasion of Ukraine has caused soaring energy and food prices, and that the economies and societies of developing countries have been hit hard.
Japan is strengthening its support for these countries, and in July last year, the white paper stated that in addition to supplying food to Middle Eastern and African countries facing food shortages due to stagnated imports from Ukraine and Russia, agricultural production capacity It includes the decision to provide support to increase
Developing countries such as Asia, Pacific island countries, and Africa are called the "Global South," and the white paper states that strengthening ties with developing countries including these countries is becoming more important.
Cooperation with countries called the "Global South" is essential to maintain a stable international order in the future, and the government plans to strengthen its involvement while cooperating with the G7 = seven major countries.