The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 16th that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida showed strong determination towards the realization of a “nuclear weapon-free world” at the G7 Summit to be held in Hiroshima from the 19th to the 21st.
Prime Minister Kishida responded to a joint interview with Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, Kyodo News, and Jiji News for about 30 minutes at the prime minister’s official residence on the 15th ahead of the G7 Summit.
Regarding the significance of holding the G7 summit in Hiroshima, the site of the atomic bombing, he said, “We are at a historical turning point in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. he emphasized.
Prime Minister Kishida added, “We need to make it a place where discussions can take place that will gain broad cooperation from the international community, including the Global South (referring to emerging or developing countries) on global issues such as energy and food crises.”
Regarding Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and China’s hegemonic moves, “China and Russia sent messages to the international community that ‘unilateral changes in the status quo by force are not permitted’ and ‘we preserve a free and open international order based on the rule of law’. I will use it as an opportunity,” he said.
Regarding what kind of message will be put forward to realize a world without nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Kishida said, “The road to go is getting more difficult amid movements such as Russia’s nuclear weapons threat and North Korea’s nuclear missile development.” I want to raise my spirits at the summit. We want to send a strong message.”
Regarding the theme of the Korea-US-Japan summit scheduled to coincide with the G7 summit, Prime Minister Kishida said, “The security environment is becoming more stringent, with North Korea’s continuing provocations.” I want to,” he said.
Regarding the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election after the summit, he said, “I am not thinking about it now,” and avoided specific comments, saying, “While challenging various big tasks, at what timing the people will judge the future situation.”
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida said regarding the international rules surrounding the use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and the preparation of a framework for international information distribution, “I want to reach an agreement at the summit stage and start the ‘Hiroshima AI Process’ as soon as possible.”
The “Hiroshima AI Process” is ministerial-level negotiations for the establishment of international rules surrounding the use of generative AI proposed by Prime Minister Kishida at the summit, and aims to reach a conclusion within the year.
Regarding generative AI represented by the interactive AI service ‘Chat GPT’, Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that it “contains the potential (potential) and risks to the extent that it will change the economy, industry, and society from the root” and added, “(Summit As the chairperson of the AI), I would like to lead discussions on the possibility of using generative AI in a responsible form, and suggest the way forward.”
Source: Donga
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