Japan also succeeded in keeping Indo-Pacific security firmly on the G7 agenda, with maritime stability, regional balance and economic resilience all reflected in the outcome documents. "Japan deserves some credit for bringing critical minerals and the Strait of Hormuz to the G7 agenda as issues tied directly to its national security, economic foundations and everyday livelihoods," Higashino said.
That approach reflects Japan's preference for practical diploTakaichi keeps Japan's quiet diplomacy on course at G7 - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/articles…