Fumio Kishida

“Linked by universal values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, which have been shared through a long history of exchange, Japan and India are 'Special Strategic and Global Partners,' which share strategic interests.”

“In addition to an excellent government-level bilateral relationship Japan and New Zealand have built up a number of multi-layered cultural interactions and people-to-people exchanges through trade, tourism and sports.”

“A key focus of my administration will be the revitalization of Japan through a new form of capitalism.”

“Pursuing economic sustainability by creating a virtuous cycle of growth and distribution is the kind of new capitalism that I am aiming for.”

“China's peaceful development is a great benefit and opportunity not only for Japan but the entire region and the international community.”

“I will seek to build a stable international order through dialogue, not confrontation. At the same time, however, we must be prepared for the emergence of an entity that tramples the peace and security of other countries by force of threat, without honoring the rules.”

“There are limits to a trickle-down approach, and some things need to be done bottom-up.”

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

“We ask the public to understand that political activities involve forging connections with as many people as possible. However, as politicians, those activities must always comply with rules and regulations, and individual lawmakers must remain cautious when engaging with different groups.”

“In guiding monetary policy, policymakers must have a view on the outlook for the economy. There needs to be careful communication and dialogue with markets.”

“Not only defense, but the declining birthrate, energy, and wage increases are all issues that affect the lives of the people and cannot be postponed.”

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

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

“The core of a virtuous economic cycle lies in wage growth.”

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

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

“Rather than leaving everything to market and competition, I will put emphasis on the government and private sector working together for socioeconomic transformation.”

“In East China Sea and South China Sea, the Japan and the United States will closely cooperate on responding to China-related issue, including human rights.”

“In order to double the country's income from asset investments, I will promote a bold and fundamental shift from savings to investment.”

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