Key Facts
• Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Canada from June 15 to 18.
• He will attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, marking his first summit as prime minister.
• The G7 Summit celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
• Ishiba aims to address China’s growing assertiveness and strengthen G7 unity.
• A meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is planned to discuss trade tariffs.
• Canada announced the summit dates as June 15–17, with the official start on June 16.
• Ishiba will also meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
• Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasized the importance of G7 unity amid global challenges.
• Ishiba will advocate for revising U.S. high-tariff measures based on prior ministerial talks.
Summary
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, from June 15 to 18, marking his first participation as prime minister. The summit, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will focus on addressing global challenges and reinforcing G7 unity. Ishiba plans to highlight concerns over China’s assertive actions and act as a mediator between the U.S. and Europe, particularly following Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Key discussions include U.S.-Japan trade negotiations and tariff revisions. Ishiba will also hold bilateral talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The summit officially begins on June 16, with Canada hosting the event.
