The Latest Breaking News from Fumio Kishida

Live updates | Japan joins G-7 effort to quit Russian oil

 Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the Group of Seven’s effort against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Japan’s Kishida says phasing out Russian oil to take time

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it would take time to phase out imports of Russian oil, hours after he joined other Group of Seven leaders to impose a ban on crude over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: UN rights body to hold session on Ukraine

Over 50 member states back Kyiv’s request for meeting, which will address alleged Russian rights violations in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2022

Beijing accuses Japan of hyping China threat

China's foreign ministry on Friday accused Japan of exaggerating a perceived threat from Beijing as an excuse to boost its own military might, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned the invasion of Ukraine could be replicated in East Asia.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Japan to relax border controls by next month

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he would loosen Japan’s virus-related border controls in line with other wealthy democracies next month, as he sought to boost consumer spending to fight an economic slowdown.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

Japanese premier warns of Ukraine-style invasion by ‘autocratic powers’

Kishida also promised increased reliance upon nuclear power for future energy independence

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Japan's Kishida seeking a U.S. return to trans-Pacific trade pact

Japan will patiently seek the return of the United States to the trans-Pacific trade pact and will collaborate with Britain over the issue, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical - Japanese PM

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical not only for Japan but also for international stability, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Japan to add 140 individuals to Russian sanction list - PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that 140 individuals would be added to a Russian asset freeze list while an export ban will be expanded to Russian military firms.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

UK, Japan leaders hold meet with security, Russia on agenda

Britain and Japan have unveiled a new defense agreement against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022