Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States from Jan 9-14, his office said Wednesday.
During his trip, Kishida is scheduled to hold meetings with the leaders of those countries to discuss a wide range of topics, such as regional and international affairs, including Ukraine, as well as bilateral relations.
Kishida intends to confirm cooperation for the success of the G7 Hiroshima Summit under Japan’s presidency this year, his office said, and confirm further collaboration between like-minded countries by deepening security cooperation with these countries which have been strengthening interest and engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
© Japan Today
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voiceofokinawa
But the real purpose of his overseas trip is said to be elsewhere: to boost his sagging popularity at home.
factchecker
How nice to have a round the world holiday in the dreariest month of the year to ignore problems at home. He'll be able to beat the crowds for his valentine's Day shipping too.
TokyoLiving
Dear Kishi Kun..
Stop doing geopolitical tourism in the name of the US and dedicate yourself to your country!!!..
dbsaiya
Tourism at tax payers' expense. Vote LDP, you get LDP.
James
Thats the sign we have been waiting for. Most former PM's have had a few weeks visiting then they get back and are ousted.
Alan Harrison
What is the point of these visits? He may as well just use Zoom or Line.
Yrral
Kishida is like an unwelcome guest showing up at your door,with nothing to offer you
JoshK
Pointless meetings. Japan trying to look stronger than they are.
Speed
Five meetings in five different countries in five days. He'd better talk fast.
dagon
We will strictly adhere to and protect the rules based order and staunchly oppose any effort to change the status quo.
Pure inspiration to the world funded by your yen.
Bon Voyage!
kurisupisu
A distinct waste of taxpayers’ money and a massive blow to the environment ( as if Kishida cares)