Fumio Kishida Vows To Boost Security After Smoke Bomb Incident At G7 Meeting
Fumio Kishida vows to boost security after smoke bomb incident at G7 meeting in Hiroshima. The incident has raised concerns about the security of diplomatic meetings and the ability of security forces to prevent attacks.
Author:Hajra ShannonReviewer:Paula M. GrahamApr 17, 2023791 Shares71.9K Views
Fumio Kishida vows to boost security after smoke bomb incident at G7 meetingin Hiroshima. The incident has raised concerns about the security of diplomatic meetings and the ability of security forces to prevent attacks.
Kishida acknowledged that security threats are becoming increasingly complex and that there is a need for greater cooperation among nations to combat them.
The Smoke Bomb Incident
On April 16, a smoke bomb was thrown into a room where G7 foreign ministers were meeting, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. The meeting was immediately suspended, and attendees were evacuated from the building.
No one was injured in the incident, and authorities quickly arrested a suspect, a 25-year-old man who had a history of mental health issues. He is currently in custody and undergoing psychiatric evaluation.
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Kishida's Response
Prime Minister Kishida has vowed to take action to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. In a statement following the incident, he said that he was "outraged" by the attack and promised to boost security measures.
“„We will do everything in our power to ensure that future high-level diplomatic meetings are safe and secure. We will work closely with our international partners to strengthen security protocols and prevent any similar incidents from happening again.- Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
Increased Security Measures
Kishida has vowed to take necessary steps to increase security measures at future meetings to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
“„We will be working closely with our partners to ensure that security measures are improved and that the safety of all attendees is a top priority.- Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
The incident has raised concerns about the security of diplomatic meetings and the ability of security forces to prevent attacks. Kishida acknowledged that security threats are becoming increasingly complex and that there is a need for greater cooperation among nations to combat them.
International Response
The smoke bomb incient has received widespread condemnation from world leaders, with many expressing concern about the safety of high-level diplomatic meetings.
In a statement, the G7 foreign ministers condemned the attack, calling it a "cowardly act" and vowing to work together to prevent future incidents.
“„We stand together in our condemnation of this cowardly act. We will not be deterred by those who seek to undermine our shared values of peace and diplomacy.- Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
Final Words
The smoke bomb incident at the G7 meeting in Hiroshima has raised concerns about the safety of high-level diplomatic meetings.
Prime Minister Kishida's vow to boost security measures is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen what specific actions will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident serves as a reminder that even the most highly secured events are not immune to security threats, and that constant vigilance is necessary to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Hajra Shannon
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Paula M. Graham
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