Biden supports Suga in moving forward with Tokyo Olympics

US and Japan leaders hold brief exchanges between G-7 meetings

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The Group of Seven leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, center front, make their way to a reception in Cornwall. © Reuters

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

CORNWALL, U.K. -- U.S. President Joe Biden gave his support on Saturday to Japan's efforts to carry out a safe Summer Olympics as outlined by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit here.

"We will take all precautions against infections in carrying out a safe and secure" Tokyo Olympics and Paralymics, Suga told Biden as the two leaders met between G-7 events in Cornwall. Biden expressed his support for the prime minister.

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