Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1.The Associated Press

Toshimitsu Motegi is Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

On the eve of Remembrance Day, I would like to express my deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives in war.

Shortly after taking office as Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in October, I participated in two major international conferences, ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Nations) and APEC (the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum).

Starting Tuesday, I am visiting the Niagara region to attend the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting. I look forward to having candid discussions with the group’s other foreign ministers regarding our policy toward the increasingly complex international situation, and to discussing with Minister Anita Anand not only the international situation, but also co-operation with Canada, including collaboration in the energy sector.

The security environment of today’s world is becoming increasingly severe. Beyond Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the turmoil in the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific is also witnessing notable developments of concern: China’s diplomatic posture and military movements, North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, and the strengthening of co-operation among China, Russia and North Korea.

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