Indonesia seeks to keep Ukraine conflict off G-20 agenda
Indonesia’s G20 co-sherpa said Jakarta would remain focused on its priorities, namely global health architecture, a sustainable energy transition and digital transformation.
Indonesia’s G20 co-sherpa said Jakarta would remain focused on its priorities, namely global health architecture, a sustainable energy transition and digital transformation.
The two countries have tightened cooperation in recent times as both have come under strong Western pressure over human rights and a raft of other issues.
Two weeks into the war, divisions among EU leaders have started to surface on integrating Ukraine and severing energy ties with Moscow.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to be a major topic of discussion, in addition to measures to strengthen US-Japan defense cooperation.
Referring to the current state of the Japan-South Korea relationship, Kishida said, “The situation is very severe, but we can’t leave it as it is.”
He also called for greater efforts to enhance mutual understanding and jointly promote national reunification and rejuvenation.
Beijing imports significant amounts of energy and agricultural products from Russia and Ukraine.
Oil prices have soared recently as the Russia-Ukraine conflict prompted fears about energy supply disruptions from key exporter Russia.
The summit is seen as part of US efforts to step up engagement with the region and push back against China's growing power.
Amid mounting sanctions imposed on Russia by many, China has opposed the sanctions and shown consideration for Russia.