“We will take all precautions against infections in carrying out a safe and secure” Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Suga told Biden as the two leaders met between G7 events in Cornwall. Biden expressed his support for the prime minister.

The conversations, totalling about 10 minutes, took place across several exchanges between meetings.

“The talks did not take place according to form, but the two leaders were able to hold substantive discussions,” a Japanese official said. This marked their first in-person meeting since Suga’s visit to Washington in April.

On the G7 leaders’ joint statement, Suga said, “A forceful message should be sent, taking into account the success of the Japan-US summit. We will work together closely.”

Suga also touched on the importance of a “free and open Indo-Pacific”, a stance backed by the two countries.