Fumio Kishida Quotes

Fumio Kishida

Profession : Politician

Birth : July 29, 1957

There has been an overreliance on competition and self-regulation to constrain the excesses of market forces. This must change.

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While Japan has traditionally lagged in digital uptake, COVID-19 has given Japan a chance to leap-frog its digitization efforts.

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It goes without saying that Japan-U.S. alliance is the linchpin of Japan's diplomatic and security policy.

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In East China Sea and South China Sea, the Japan and the United States will closely cooperate on responding to China-related issue, including human rights.

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Japan welcomes the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework - IPEF - by President Biden, and will participate and cooperate in this initiative.

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Unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force, like Russia's aggression against Ukraine this time, should never be tolerated in Indo-Pacific.

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Russia's aggression against Ukraine undermines the foundation of global order, and we can in no way allow whatsoever such attempts to change the status quo by force wherever it may be in the world.

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It indeed serves no-one's interest - neither Japan's, China's or relevant countries - to have an accidental incident between the two countries.

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China's peaceful development is a great benefit and opportunity not only for Japan but the entire region and the international community.

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Nuclear terrorism is a risk that the world must tackle with the utmost resolve.

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Multilateralism has already played an important role in dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue, leading to more constructive approach by Iran.

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After the Cold War, a nuclear-free world appeared to be within reach. However, the lack of a collective sense of ownership allowed the issue to fade from the public consciousness.

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Despite the establishment of a peaceful post-Cold War order, proliferation continued. Nuclear risks became more diverse.

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Tied closely with the question of disarmament is the issue of nonproliferation, and here I would strongly urge North Korea to take concrete steps to fulfill its commitment of abandoning all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs, something that has been repeatedly requested by the international community.

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We cannot properly address the issue of nuclear disarmament without knowing the exact scope of the weapons, both deployed and stockpiled. Another benefit of greater transparency is that it will also help build public confidence that progress is being made on this issue.

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Linked by universal values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, which have been shared through a long history of exchange, Japan and India are 'Special Strategic and Global Partners,' which share strategic interests.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a clear violation of international law as well as an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force, and it is totally unacceptable.

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The G7 is based on key, shared fundamental values, including a commitment to maintain international order.

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We need to tackle the underlying causes of both terrorism and the refugee crisis in the medium to long term if we are to build a tolerant and stable society that is resilient against violent extremism.

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Japan, for its part, resolutely condemns acts of terrorism, which claim innocent citizens and poses a serious threat to the universal values of peace and prosperity.

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