Russian attack has shaken roots of international order, says Japan PM Kishida during India visit
India Today
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a "very serious" matter that has "shaken" the roots of international order.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday said the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a "very serious" matter that has "shaken" the roots of international order and asserted that attempts to alter the status quo by using force in any region should never be tolerated.
An India-Japan joint statement, issued after talks between Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the two leaders expressed serious concern over the conflict and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and pitched for an immediate end to violence and resolution of the situation through dialogue and diplomacy.
The joint statement said the two leaders affirmed that they would take "appropriate steps to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine".
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Addressing a joint media briefing with Modi after the 14th India-Japan Summit here, Kishida said he has told the Indian leader that one-sided efforts to change the status quo by force can't be allowed in any sphere and the Ukraine matter has to be approached with a "strong resolve".
In his remarks at the briefing, Modi did not make any direct reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine but referred to geopolitical events which were presenting new challenges.
At a late-night media briefing, Japan's Press Secretary Hikariko Ono said there was a lengthy discussion on the Russian invasion at the talks and the Japanese prime minister reiterated his "serious condemnation" of Moscow's action and described it as "outrageous".
