International relationsG-7, ASEAN justice minister meeting to focus on global rule of law
July gathering comes as Ukraine war raises concerns about Russia and China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will host the G-7 leaders summit this year, as well as justice ministers meeting with ASEAN members in July. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
SHIKO UEDA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Justice ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrial nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hold a joint meeting for the first time in July, with host and G-7 chair Japan aiming to act as intermediary to promote the rule of law in the international order.