G8 Summit Related Meetings~Towards the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit~

Having assumed the G8 Presidency, the Government of Japan chaired various Ministerial Meetings at various locations prior to the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit. The outcome gained from those meetings will serve as valuable input to help coordinate and enhance the exchange of opinions by all the G8 leaders at the G8 Summit plenary sessions.