Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting five countries during Golden Week, met with Prime Minister Prayut in Thailand, the last country to visit in Southeast Asia, at around 6:30 pm on the 2nd of Japan time, and exchanged opinions on the situation in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Kishida “I received a proposal from Prime Minister Prayut to upgrade to a comprehensive strategic partner. I agree with the point that Japan-Thailand relations will expand in all fields.”
The meeting will be held from around 6:30 pm on the 2nd of Japan time, and a joint press conference will be held soon.
Russia also participates in APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), which is chaired by Thailand, but at the meeting with Prime Minister Prayut, Prime Minister Kishida said that G7 (seven advanced countries) countries are working on sanctions once morest Russia. It seems that he explained carefully and asked for his understanding.
Prime Minister Kishida also urged the realization of a “free and open Indo-Pacific” with a view to China, which is expanding its influence among Southeast Asian countries, and also on the export of defense equipment from Japan and technology transfer. Also seems to have exchanged opinions.
