Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s diplomatic speech “For a world where the rule of law and human dignity are protected”

Foreign Minister Kamikawa delivered a diplomatic speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling for the promotion of diplomacy to realize a world where the "rule of law" and "human dignity" are protected in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. I did.

At the beginning of his speech, Foreign Minister Kamikawa pointed out that ``Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses a serious challenge to the international order.''

He then appealed, ``We will maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law, and promote diplomacy to realize a safe and secure world where 'human dignity' is protected.'' Ta.

Referring to his visit to Ukraine this month, he said, ``We must never accept unilateral changes to the status quo through force,'' and strongly promoted sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine. He expressed his intention to accelerate coordination toward the Economic Reconstruction Promotion Council.

Regarding the situation in the Middle East, Japan announced its policy to work to improve the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and actively contribute to the realization of a "two-state solution" in which Israel and a Palestinian state coexist.

Furthermore, the Japan-U.S. Alliance is the cornerstone of diplomacy and security, and the two countries will work to further strengthen their deterrence and response capabilities. Furthermore, Japan has set the realization of a ``Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)'' as one of its top priorities, and will work with allies and like-minded countries to expand cooperation.

Meanwhile, in terms of relations with China, it is important to comprehensively promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" and to build a constructive and stable relationship through mutual efforts.

He also points out that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is also important.

Regarding North Korea, which continues to develop nuclear weapons and missiles, the government expresses serious concerns about military cooperation with Russia, and will work closely with the international community, including Japan, the United States, and South Korea, to respond. .

In addition, she also expressed her intention to promote the WPS initiative, which emphasizes the importance of women's active participation in conflict prevention and peacemaking.