
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, there continue to be concerning issues on a global level, such as the spread of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, crises related to energy and climate, and tensions between nations. Can the world solve these issues through diplomatic efforts and international cooperation?
The Yomiuri Shimbun conducted an online interview with the World Economic Forum's president, Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, to find out what he has to say about these issues.