Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Photo courtesy of Anadolu.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged G7 leaders to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and keep the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation amid continuing global security concerns.
Takaichi made the proposal during a working dinner at the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to a statement from her office on Tuesday.
The talks covered major international issues, including tensions in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, developments in the Indo-Pacific, and efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Takaichi welcomed the recent memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, calling it an important step toward easing regional tensions.
She credited Washington’s diplomatic efforts and stressed the need to fully implement the agreement, secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and reach a final deal that would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The Japanese leader also called for the swift movement of vessels stranded in the Gulf and urged leaders to prioritize the safety and welfare of their crews.
Citing lessons from the recent Hormuz crisis, Takaichi proposed a joint stockpiling cooperation initiative among G7 members to build stronger reserves of critical minerals and reduce supply risks.
She also pushed for diversified supply sources through cooperation with like-minded partners and support for resource-rich countries through international financial institutions, while reaffirming Japan’s call for the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
