Political News(2023/05/19)
G7 Hiroshima Summit Focus on Nuclear Disarmament Compilation of Independent Statement "Hiroshima Vision"
2023-05-19 23:51:00
Regarding the discussions on the first day of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Prime Minister Kishida announced that a statement on nuclear disarmament had been compiled, emphasizing the great momentum for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. He condemned Russia's nuclear threat, expressed concern over China's buildup of its nuclear arsenal, and called on nuclear powers to increase transparency.
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[Breaking news] The first day of the G7 Hiroshima Summit ends
2023-05-19 22:58:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit Sessions on Diplomacy and Security Themes
2023-05-19 21:41:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit Sessions on Diplomacy and Security Themes
2023-05-19 21:06:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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G7 leaders visit Itsukushima Shrine and exchange views on nuclear disarmament over dinner
2023-05-19 21:04:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the leaders of each country finished a session on topics such as the situation in Ukraine, and visited the World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. Over dinner, the leaders are believed to have exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific situation, including China, as well as nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit Starts Sessions on Diplomacy and Security Themes
2023-05-19 20:11:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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G7 Leaders Announce Statement on Ukraine Invasion Additional Sanctions on Russia, etc.
2023-05-19 19:32:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the Leaders' Statement on Ukraine was announced. As additional sanctions against Russia, it said it would act to extend export restrictions to all items critical to the aggression and would make every effort to bring lasting peace to Ukraine as soon as possible.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit Starts Sessions on Diplomacy and Security Themes
2023-05-19 19:13:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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G7 leaders visit Itsukushima Shrine and exchange views on nuclear disarmament over dinner
2023-05-19 19:04:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the leaders of each country finished a session on topics such as the situation in Ukraine, and visited the World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. Over dinner, the leaders are currently exchanging views on the Indo-Pacific situation, including China, as well as nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
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LGBT bill Komei Yamaguchi representative “Enactment of the ruling party bill in the current Diet”
2023-05-19 18:14:00
Concerning the fact that both the ruling and opposition parties have submitted bills to promote understanding of LGBT people, Komeito leader Yamaguchi pointed out, "If the ruling and opposition parties remain self-assertive, the parties themselves will suffer the most." He expressed his desire to pass the ruling party bill in the Diet.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit Heads of State Arrive at Miyajima to Itsukushima Shrine
2023-05-19 18:08:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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Reiwa Kushibuchi's irregular remarks 5 ruling and opposition parties submit a motion to punish
2023-05-19 18:05:00
Regarding Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Kushibuchi's irregular remarks at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 18th, the five ruling and opposition parties said that this was an act of lowering the dignity of the House following February. A motion to punish Mr. Fuchi was submitted to the House of Representatives.
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G7 Leaders Announce Statement on Ukraine Invasion Additional Sanctions on Russia, etc.
2023-05-19 18:03:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the Leaders' Statement on Ukraine was announced. As additional sanctions against Russia, it said it would act to extend export restrictions to all items critical to the aggression and would make every effort to bring lasting peace to Ukraine as soon as possible.
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[Breaking news] G7 Hiroshima Summit Ukraine theme session started
2023-05-19 17:18:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee to hold intensive deliberations on 24th with attendance of Prime Minister Kishida, etc. Based on diplomatic schedule
2023-05-19 17:04:00
An informal meeting of the members of the House of Representatives Budget Committee was held, and based on the series of diplomatic schedules such as the G7 Hiroshima Summit, it was decided that Prime Minister Kishida and relevant ministers would attend on the afternoon of the 24th of next week to conduct intensive deliberations.
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[Breaking news] G7 Hiroshima Summit Ukraine theme session started
2023-05-19 15:59:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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Reiwa Kushibuchi's irregular remarks 5 ruling and opposition parties submit a motion to punish
2023-05-19 15:45:00
Regarding Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Kushibuchi's irregular remarks at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 18th, the five ruling and opposition parties said that this was an act of lowering the dignity of the House following February. A motion to punish Mr. Fuchi was submitted to the House of Representatives.
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Increase in defense spending Bill to secure financial resources Passed by a majority in the House of Representatives Finance and Financial Affairs Committee
2023-05-19 15:19:00
A bill that included the creation of a "defense enhancement fund" to secure financial resources for increasing defense spending was voted on at the House of Representatives Committee on Finance and Financial Affairs on the 19th, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party. rice field. The bill is expected to be passed at the plenary session next week and sent to the House of Councilors.
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[Breaking news] G7 Hiroshima Summit session begins after visit to Atomic Bomb Museum
2023-05-19 15:14:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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[Breaking News] G7 Summit President Zelensky Coordinating with Museum Visit
2023-05-19 14:18:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. Several Western media sources have reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Japan and attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face, citing sources. It will be the first time for President Zelensky to visit Asia, including Japan, since Russia's military invasion began. According to diplomatic sources, President Zelensky is making arrangements to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum if the visit to Hiroshima is realized this time. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit opens, world leaders lay flowers at Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb
2023-05-19 13:08:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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LGBT bill Komei Yamaguchi representative “Enactment of the ruling party bill in the current Diet”
2023-05-19 12:20:00
Concerning the fact that both the ruling and opposition parties have submitted bills to promote understanding of LGBT people, Komeito leader Yamaguchi pointed out, "If the ruling and opposition parties remain self-assertive, the parties themselves will suffer the most." He expressed his desire to pass the ruling party bill in the Diet.
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G7 Summit Expansion of Export Restrictions on Russia Clearly Adjusted in Ukraine Statement
2023-05-19 12:19:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, as an additional sanction against Russia, Japan, as the presidency, is coordinating with other countries to clearly state in the statement on Ukraine that it will act to expand the scope of export restrictions to all items important for aggression. It has entered.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit opens, world leaders lay flowers at Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb
2023-05-19 12:16:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit started on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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Increase in defense spending Bill to secure financial resources Passed by a large majority Lower House Finance and Financial Affairs Committee
2023-05-19 12:13:00
A bill that included the creation of a "defense enhancement fund" to secure financial resources for increasing defense spending was voted on at the House of Representatives Committee on Finance and Financial Affairs on the 19th, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party. rice field. The bill is expected to be passed at the plenary session next week and sent to the House of Councilors.
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Opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit Leaders visit the Atomic Bomb Museum
2023-05-19 11:23:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit opened with Prime Minister Kishida, who serves as chairman, welcoming the leaders of each country at Peace Park in Hiroshima City. The leaders will visit the Atomic Bomb Museum together after this.
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[Breaking News] G7 Hiroshima Summit opens, Prime Minister Kishida welcomes leaders of various countries
2023-05-19 11:18:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit will open on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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G7 Hiroshima Summit opens Severe security around Peace Park
2023-05-19 10:42:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which began on the 19th, the area around the Peace Park in Hiroshima City, where the leaders of each country are visiting, has been on high alert since the morning of the 19th.
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Japan-Canada Summit Meeting “Shows the unwavering unity of the G7” Collaboration policy confirmation
2023-05-19 10:20:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Prime Minister Kishida held a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the morning of the 19th. The two leaders confirmed their policy of working together in Japan and Canada to demonstrate the unwavering unity of the G7 to the world at the summit.
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[Breaking news] G7 Hiroshima Summit opens today, Japan-France summit ends
2023-05-19 10:06:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit will open on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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[Breaking news] G7 Hiroshima Summit opens today, Japan-Germany summit meeting begins
2023-05-19 08:48:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit will open on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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[Breaking news] G7 Hiroshima Summit opens today, Japan-Canada summit meeting begins
2023-05-19 08:13:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit will open on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing. * We will update the movement on the 19th as needed.
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G7 Hiroshima Summit opens today International order to discuss nuclear abolition
2023-05-19 04:52:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit will open on the 19th. As the chair country, Japan intends to demonstrate the solidarity of the G7 toward maintaining and strengthening the international order based on the rule of law, taking into consideration the trends of Russia and China. The focus is also on what kind of message can be presented for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the summit in Hiroshima, the city that suffered the atomic bombing.
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G7 Hiroshima Summit Arrangements for meeting with leaders of various countries and A-bomb survivor Keiko Ogura
2023-05-19 02:27:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which will begin on the 19th, the final arrangements are underway for the leaders of each country visiting the Peace Park in Hiroshima City to meet Ms. Keiko Ogura, who has shared her experiences of the atomic bombing to the world in English. I found out through interviews with the people involved.
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Japan-Italy Summit Meeting: Agreement to show solidarity with Ukraine
2023-05-19 02:05:00
Prime Minister Kishida held talks with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy, and at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which will begin on the 19th, strongly conveyed his determination to uphold the free and open international order based on the rule of law, and will show solidarity with Ukraine. We agreed on that.
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Japan-UK Summit Meeting Agreement to deepen cooperation in the field of security, etc.
2023-05-19 01:50:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom on the evening of the 18th, and agreed to further deepen cooperation in the field of security, etc., and confirmed solidarity toward the summit.
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Before the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit [Details] Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting agreed on close cooperation
2023-05-19 00:44:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 p.m. on the 18th, which ended shortly after 7:00 p.m. They confirmed that they would work to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and shared the view that the two countries will work closely together to demonstrate to the world the unwavering unity of the G7 at the summit. In addition, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his enthusiasm to reporters, saying, "As chairman, I would like to approach the summit with a strong determination and determination to lead the international community." * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
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