PM Kishida: At the #G20 Bali Summit, in the context of Russian aggression continuing against #Ukraine, we face the important issues of food and energy security and global health, among others. I conveyed to my counterparts #Japan's stances on these critical issues and (1/4) our measures to address them. Based on these discussions, the G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration was released. This is a major step forward that also ties into the #G7 Hiroshima Summit. At the emergency meeting of the leaders of the G7/ #NATO member countries, hurriedly convened (2/4)

[Emergency alert (Correction)]
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow. Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (06:06)

1. Dedicate maximum effort to gather and analyze information, and provide the public speedy and adequate information.

2. Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets.

Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (07:31)

The launch of a ballistic missile in a manner that passes through the airspace over Japan is an act that can potentially seriously impact the lives and property of the Japanese people. Accordingly, the Govt of Japan will:
 
1. Swiftly confirm if any damage has occurred from falling objects, placing emphasis on areas judged to have been along the missile's path;

2. Continue to collect & analyze information comprehensively, incl. regarding NK's future actions; &

PM Kishida: Today is the third day of #UNGA. In my meeting with Prime Minister Shmyhal of #Ukraine, I told him that #Japan will lead the international community discussions towards the restoration of peace at the earliest possible time and the realization of reconstruction, (1/3) and we agreed to act in close cooperation. Also, Prime Minister Sharif of #Pakistan and I confirmed that we will cooperate closely in working to further strengthen our bilateral relations. I also took this opportunity to visit @NYSE, the very center of global capitalism, (2/3)

PM Kishida: Today is the second day of #UNGA. We held the first-ever summit-level meeting of the Friends of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and adopted a joint statement that included a call for the early entry into force of the CTBT and a strengthening of (1/4) its verification regime. At the @GlobalFund's Replenishment Conference, together with my counterparts from the U.S., France, Germany, and elsewhere, we hammered out contributions in the field of international health. At the #HeforShe Summit, I stated my determination to (2/4)

PM Kishida: I just now held a telephone talk with President @ZelenskyyUa. Japan declares firm support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and stands together with the citizens of Ukraine who are doing their utmost in taking actions to defend their (1/4) homeland and their families. I shared that thinking with him and also conveyed that Japan will provide Ukraine with US$100 million of emergency humanitarian assistance. We will further strengthen our sanctions in response to the outrage of the invasion of Ukraine. (2/4)

PM Suga: I am heading to Viet Nam🇻🇳 and Indonesia🇮🇩 on my first trip abroad since becoming prime minister. First, I intend to forge solid cooperative relationships aimed at recovery from the novel coronavirus. (1/4) I also want to confirm our cooperation regarding the various issues each country faces. With a view to developing our future bilateral relations and Japan’s relations with ASEAN, I aim to build a relationship of trust by holding thoroughgoing talks (2/4)