Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in western Canada on Sunday to participate in the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit. This marks his first appearance at a G7 meeting since taking office in October last year.As geopolitical challenges intensify, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to focus on a key security message. With China and Russia expanding their influence, Ishiba aims to rally stronger cooperation from Europe and the United States.
During the summit, Ishiba will hold bilateral talks with several world leaders. On the sidelines of the main meetings, he will sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump. Their conversation will likely address the high U.S. tariffs on Japanese imports. Japanese chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are already discussing possible resolutions.Observers are watching to see if Ishiba and Trump will reach a breakthrough. A clear outcome could ease trade tensions and boost bilateral ties.
On Monday, Ishiba will also meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Their meeting will focus on expanding economic partnerships and strengthening regional cooperation. The summit will also bring together leaders from beyond the G7. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to attend. Ishiba and Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet on Tuesday. Their meeting is expected to cover support for Ukraine and regional stability.
Arrangements are also underway for Ishiba to meet South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. This could mark a step forward in improving Japan-South Korea relations, which have faced challenges in recent years.Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will use this summit to showcase Japan’s role on the global stage. With strong leadership, he hopes to shape a more secure Indo-Pacific and encourage broader international engagement.
