but global economy showing signs of stabilising, expected to turn up gradually from later this year to next year

tensions over trade and geopolitical risks are increasing

G20 responsible for taking necessary steps to respond to downside risks, wants to share resolve to use all policy tools to achieve growth

Trade restriction measures don't benefit any country, any trade steps should be in line with WTO rules

Deeply concerned about situation surrounding global trade, g20 must deliver a strong message to support free, fair, indiscriminate trade system

Want to discuss today measures to further enhance momentum towards WTO reform

Japan will promote improvement of multilateral trade system and economic cooperation negotiations as a flag-bearer of free trade