Fumio Kishida

We are facing tough barriers over nuclear disarmament, such as growing threats to use nuclear weapons.

— Fumio Kishida

We need to do a thorough examination of whether Japan's defence capability is adequate or not.

— Fumio Kishida

Policies on children and child care are the most effective investment for the future.

— Fumio Kishida

France is a leading partner for establishing a free and open Indo-Pacific space.

— Fumio Kishida

It's important to expand households' financial asset income to create a broad middle class.

— Fumio Kishida

Fruits of growth need to be distributed... otherwise divisions in society will deepen.

— Fumio Kishida

We will squarely deal with wealth distribution towards the middle class.

— Fumio Kishida

Investment in people is often regarded as a cost, but it is a source of medium to long-term corporate value.

— Fumio Kishida

Despite the establishment of a peaceful post-Cold War order, proliferation continued. Nuclear risks became more diverse.

— Fumio Kishida

In thinking of the sustainability and inclusiveness of our nation's economy and society, we place child-rearing support as our most important policy.

— Fumio Kishida

I want to achieve a virtuous economic cycle by raising the incomes of not just a certain segment, but a broader range…

— Fumio Kishida

Our primary relationship is with the United States, but we will strongly stand up against any Chinese efforts to unilaterally change things…

— Fumio Kishida

I will realize more robust growth, countering intense challenges posed by an economic system operating under what can be described as state…

— Fumio Kishida

I want to support the travel, entertainment and other industries that have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

— Fumio Kishida

I have privately met with victims of the former Unification Church, and directly heard about their horrifying experiences. As a politician, I…

— Fumio Kishida

In guiding monetary policy, policymakers must have a view on the outlook for the economy. There needs to be careful communication and…

— Fumio Kishida

Japan has been, and will remain, a strong advocate for strengthening the safeguard system of the International Atomic Energy Agency, an indispensable…

— Fumio Kishida

Since I entered politics in 1993, I have worked on industrial policy, science and technology policy, and policies for small and medium-sized…

— Fumio Kishida

Linked by universal values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, which have been shared through a long…

— Fumio Kishida

We cannot properly address the issue of nuclear disarmament without knowing the exact scope of the weapons, both deployed and stockpiled. Another…

— Fumio Kishida

TICAD is a conference Japan launched in 1993 to assist self-supporting development in Africa against the backdrop of the declining international interest…

— Fumio Kishida

It's hard to put a figure on what level of inflation is appropriate. But I strongly feel that we would not be…

— Fumio Kishida

Japan will continue to solidify the Japan-U.S. alliance and also with China, we would like to promote mutually beneficial relationship based upon…

— Fumio Kishida

We ask the public to understand that political activities involve forging connections with as many people as possible. However, as politicians, those…

— Fumio Kishida

Rules must be respected... and if one wants to change then a consensus is required.

— Fumio Kishida

There are alarm bells warning that stagflation emerges if wage growth lags behind price hikes.

— Fumio Kishida

Capitalism isn't sustainable unless it is something that belongs to all stakeholders.

— Fumio Kishida

I believe that the security of Asia is inseparable from that of Europe.

— Fumio Kishida

We need to resolve issues lying between Japan and South Korea.

— Fumio Kishida

It goes without saying that Japan-U.S. alliance is the linchpin of Japan's diplomatic and security policy.

— Fumio Kishida

Foreign exchange rates are determined by various factors.

— Fumio Kishida

Raising taxes is not our objective. It's bolstering and maintaining the country's defense capabilities.

— Fumio Kishida

Seven decades after it was struck by an atom bomb, Hiroshima is a city of peace and hope.

— Fumio Kishida

We must think about nuclear power given rising electricity and gas prices.

— Fumio Kishida

It is important to ensure a self-sufficient economy when we are considering future growth.

— Fumio Kishida

Since the end of World War II Japan has worked as a peaceful nation to promote co-operation and dialogue.

— Fumio Kishida

Russian aggression against Ukraine is an act that tramples on the vision and principles of the U.N. Charter.

— Fumio Kishida

The G7 is based on key, shared fundamental values, including a commitment to maintain international order.

— Fumio Kishida

International agreements and promises must be fulfilled.

— Fumio Kishida

We need to do everything possible in order to realize wage increases.

— Fumio Kishida