The Daily Populous Monday March 10th, 2025 day edition
Authored by english.kyodonews.net and submitted by Saltedline

KYODO NEWS - 10 hours ago - 12:29 | All, Japan, World

Japan said Monday it will continue to work closely with Canada to ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific and maintain unity among the Group of Seven nations, as former central banker Mark Carney prepares to become the next Canadian prime minister.

Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi underscored the need to strengthen ties with Canada, saying it shares with Japan fundamental values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, along with strategic interests.

Canada holds this year's G7 presidency at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump's return has raised concerns about the group's unity.

"We will cooperate with Canada, an important strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain and strengthen the peace and stability of the region and the world, while working to ensure the G7 is united," Hayashi told a regular press briefing.

Canada's governing Liberal Party on Sunday elected Carney as its leader, setting the stage for him to succeed Justin Trudeau, who has announced his decision to step down as premier.

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john_andrew_smith101 on March 10th, 2025 at 05:51 UTC »

Here's a fun fact about Japan's current PM:

> In 2011, Ishiba backed the idea of Japan maintaining the capability of building nuclear weapons. He said: "I don't think Japan needs to possess nuclear weapons, but it's important to maintain our commercial reactors because it would allow us to produce a nuclear warhead in a short amount of time ... It's a tacit nuclear deterrent."[138] In 2017, Ishiba reiterated: "Japan should have the technology to build a nuclear weapon if it wants to do so."[139] In 2024, Ishiba said the region should consider introducing nuclear weapons if it wants an Asian version of NATO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigeru_Ishiba#Nuclear_weapons

friartuck_firetruck on March 10th, 2025 at 05:12 UTC »

Something tells me that Japan's vows are more honorable than Donald's whims..

backpackwayne on March 10th, 2025 at 04:52 UTC »

Something tells me it will soon be known as the G-6