Japan PM: will seek G7 understanding over safe Olympics

Reuters

10 June, 2021, 04:05 pm

Last modified: 10 June, 2021, 04:04 pm

Japan PM: will seek G7 understanding over safe Olympics

Suga made the comment shortly before leaving for the G7 summit in Britain

Reuters

10 June, 2021, 04:05 pm

Last modified: 10 June, 2021, 04:04 pm

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga wearing a face mask meets COP26 President Alok Sharma at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan April 19, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga wearing a face mask meets COP26 President Alok Sharma at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan April 19, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday he will seek understanding from other G7 members over Japan's plan to hold a safe and secure Olympic Games by implementing thorough measures against coronavirus infection.

Suga made the comment shortly before leaving for the G7 summit in Britain.

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