The head of an international organisation, Lagarde (ラガルド氏), stressed the importance of international cooperation and called for unity among middle powers. An interview in which she expressed the view that countries including Japan should deepen their cooperation was reported.
Lagarde (ラガルド氏), who called for international cooperation, expressed her intention to promote unity among middle powers. The article conveyed this view through an interview with Yomiuri Shimbun, reporting that several countries share the recognition that they should strengthen their framework for cooperation.
It stressed the view that it is important for countries including Japan to expand the circle of cooperation, and discussion is expected to continue on the future direction of international cooperation.