Japan Cabinet Secretariat: "Korea and other Trump G7 invitees are very important partners" evaluation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] The Japanese government has evaluated the four countries, including South Korea, invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to the Group of Seven (G7) summit as "very important partners."

According to NHK and other sources on the 1st, Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, responded at a regular briefing that morning to a question asking, "President Trump said he would expand the September (G7) meeting by inviting Russia, South Korea, Australia, and India. From Japan's perspective, are these countries ones that share fundamental values?" He replied, "The four countries you mentioned are each very important partners for our country, but I will refrain from making a uniform statement."

Regarding the question, "What is the Japanese government's view on expanding the G7?" Suga said, "I understand that the United States, as the chair country, is currently reviewing the schedule and format of this year's G7 summit," and added, "At this point, I will refrain from commenting on the reports."

Additionally, concerning President Trump's mention of withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), Suga stated, "As COVID-19 spreads globally, it is necessary for the international community to unite and devise measures against infectious diseases that have a significant impact on the world, such as this one."

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