Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to Visit Europe for G7 Summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to embark on a trip to Europe to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit, which will be held in France from June 15 to 17, Kyodo News reported on June 8.

According to the report, Prime Minister Takaichi announced her European visit plan during a Liberal Democratic Party executive meeting earlier today, stating, "I would like to strengthen cooperation with other countries from the perspective of Japan's national interest."

Kyodo News noted that this will be Takaichi's first attendance at a G7 summit since taking office.

The upcoming G7 summit is expected to address key issues including strengthening supply chains for critical minerals in response to China's export restrictions, ensuring stable energy supplies amid turmoil in the Middle East, and measures to support Ukraine.

In addition to France, Prime Minister Takaichi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom and Italy.

She is expected to visit the U.K. on June 14 to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and then hold individual talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy on June 15 before attending the G7 summit.

During the summits with the U.K. and Italy, discussions are expected to focus on cooperation in advanced technology sectors, including the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, cybersecurity, and space, which the three nations are pursuing together.
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