New York: Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major countries, at a meeting in New York on Monday, reaffirmed their unity over aid offered to Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa attended the meeting in her first overseas trip since assuming the post last week, marking the full-scale launch of her diplomatic activities as the foreign chief of this year’s chair of the G-7 forum.

At Monday’s meeting, participants agreed to maintain sanctions imposed on Russia as a result of the launch of its invasion on Ukraine.

They shared their concern that Russia-North Korea cooperation could compromise regional security.

The G-7 ministers also discussed China’s hegemonic moves.

Elsewhere at the meeting, the foreign chiefs welcomed Japan’s efforts over its release into the ocean of tritium-containing treated water from the meltdown-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan.

Speaking to reporters after the gathering, Kamikawa announced that a two-day meeting of G-7 foreign ministers will be held in Tokyo from Nov. 7. She voiced her hopes that Japan will be able to fulfill its duties as chair of the upcoming meeting.

Prior to the G-7 meeting, Kamikawa held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The two agreed that their countries will maintain close cooperation.

JIJI Press