Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Strengthens Diplomatic Ties at G7 Summit | WPN World People News

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan attended the G7 Summit in Italy, where on June 14 local time, he held bilateral talks with several world leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as reported by Asahi Shimbun and Jiji Press.

Modi's visit marked his first overseas trip since re-election and his first meeting with Kishida post-re-election. There were indications that Modi intended to visit Japan later this year. Kishida emphasized the desire to "further diversify and deepen bilateral relations," and both leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation. Reports highlight India's significant role among Global South countries—emerging and developing nations.

Additionally, Kishida engaged in bilateral discussions with Italian host Giorgia Meloni, agreeing to initiate negotiations on the Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) to allow mutual provision of food and fuel for training purposes between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Italian military. Kishida and Meloni also announced an "action plan" to enhance cooperation across seven sectors including diplomacy, national defense, and economic security, with plans for annual strategic dialogues between their foreign ministries.

On the same day, Kishida met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to enhance stability in the Indo-Pacific region. They agreed to cooperate in security and maritime surveillance activities and confirmed plans to strengthen economic cooperation in sectors such as Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) production.

Canada will assume the G7 presidency in 2025. During their meeting, Kishida and Trudeau discussed the importance of sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine, pledging coordination on these issues.