This article analyzes the results of Prime Minister Ishiba's participation in the Ukraine Coalition Online Summit hosted by the UK, France, and Germany on August 19, Reiwa 7.
Summit Overview and Achievements
The summit was held from 7:15 PM (Japan time), and significant progress was confirmed following intensive discussions in the US-Ukraine summit on August 18 US time and subsequent meetings involving Europe. Prime Minister Ishiba welcomed the formation of certain common understanding regarding future directions under active US initiative with Ukraine's involvement.
Japan's Basic Position and Policy Direction
Prime Minister Ishiba expressed Japan's clear position at the summit. He first emphasized the importance of maintaining territorial integrity and stressed the principle that unilateral changes to the status quo by force must never be tolerated. He also stated the necessity for all countries to unite in drawing positive responses from Russia, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in problem-solving.
Two Goals for Peace Realization
The Prime Minister emphasized two important elements as specific goals for resolving the Ukraine situation: First, stopping the current situation where innocent people and precious lives are being sacrificed as soon as possible to achieve early ceasefire; second, achieving just and lasting peace. He stated that pursuing these two goals simultaneously is essential for realizing true peace.
Future International Cooperation Policy
The summit featured active exchanges of opinions among countries regarding the Ukraine situation, with important agreements formed among participating nations. All participating countries agreed to continue working together in close cooperation toward realizing just and lasting peace, confirming the construction of continuous cooperation frameworks.
The article concludes that Japan has clarified its policy of continuing active diplomatic efforts toward peace realization in Ukraine through cooperation with the international community.