The Japanese leader also called for the swift transit of vessels stranded in the Gulf and said the safety and well-being of their crews should be treated as a top priority.
Highlighting lessons from the recent Hormuz crisis, Takaichi proposed a “joint stockpiling cooperation initiative” among G7 nations to strengthen reserves of critical minerals and improve supply chain resilience.
She stressed the need to diversify supply sources through cooperation with like-minded partners and support resource-rich countries through international financial institutions.
Takaichi also reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea, expressing concern over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programmes, military buildup, and alleged cryptocurrency theft.
The annual G7 summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, has brought together leaders from the world’s major advanced economies to address global security and economic and geopolitical challenges.
