Japanese Media: "Biden Talks with Suga... Supports Tokyo Olympics"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] On the 12th (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden met with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and once again expressed his support for the hosting of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Kyodo News and NHK reported, citing Japanese government officials, that President Biden met with Prime Minister Suga at the G7 summit venue in the UK and held a conversation for about 10 minutes.

Prime Minister Suga stated regarding COVID-19, "We will make every effort to implement thorough infection control measures to realize a safe and secure Games," and President Biden responded, "Of course, I support you."

The White House released a statement reaffirming President Biden's support for the Tokyo Olympics as all necessary public health measures to protect athletes, event personnel, and spectators continue to advance.

President Biden also expressed pride in the American athletes who have trained for the Tokyo Olympics and will compete in the highest traditions of the Olympic spirit.

When Prime Minister Suga visited the U.S. in April and held talks with President Biden, the joint statement included the content that "President Biden supports Prime Minister Suga's efforts to hold a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer."

The White House also stated that President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Suga the Indo-Pacific and global shared challenges, including COVID-19, climate change, North Korea, China, and maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

On the same day, at the first meeting of the G7 summit, Prime Minister Suga expressed strong determination to host the Games by requesting the dispatch of a delegation to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Earlier, Japanese media reported that, following a strong request from the Japanese government, a supportive phrase for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games would be included in the G7 summit joint statement.

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