The Japanese government will play a more prominent role in delivering badly-needed aid and infrastructure, according to Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu (photo).
Motegi addressed the issue on Tuesday following a lunch with fellow G20 foreign ministers in Italy. He added that Tokyo will facilitate the delivery of health and medical aid, including vaccines to help African countries combat the worsening COVID-19 outbreak.
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