NHK reported that Prime Minister Kishida remarked at an Upper House plenary session today that it is important for the international community to impose strong sanctions on Russia in a coordinated manner to persuade Moscow to stop its invasion of Ukraine and that he will continue to urge nations in Asia to participate in this global effort. Kishida reportedly added that Japan has been calling on China to act responsibly and that as the only G7 nation from Asia, Japan will act appropriately to close loopholes.