Kishida Heads To Brussels For G7 Summit
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has departed for Belgium to attend the summit of the Group of Seven nations, being held on Thursday.
Prior to his departure from Tokyo shortly after 12:00 a.m. Thursday, Kishida disclosed plans to announce further sanctions against Russia as well as more humanitarian aid for Ukraine at the summit.
He told reporters that Japan has been closely aligned with other G7 member countries, and he will use the upcoming meeting as an opportunity to display and express strong commitment within the framework.
He said he will explain in the summit how Japan will impose stronger sanctions on Russia and how it will offer additional humanitarian aid to express its solidarity with Ukraine.
Kishida noted Japan is the only Asian nation in the G7. He said he plans to explain his discussions with the leaders of India and Cambodia during his visit to those countries between Saturday and Monday.
He said he wants to describe the proposals he made to Asian nations and to explain the situation in Asia.
He added it is vital that he contributes to sharing information with the G7 leaders.
Kishida said arrangements are being made to schedule individual talks with the leaders attending the summit.
He stressed it is important that he confirms unity with the leaders through such meetings, which should take place as often as possible as a means of building trust.