Japan to increase number of patrols to ensure security of G7 summit

The authorities of Japan against the backdrop of the April 15 explosion will increase the number of police patrols to ensure the safe conduct of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, the Secretary General of the Japanese Cabinet Hirokazu Matsuno said, Report informs via TASS.

The G7 summit will be held from 19 to 21 May.

"Instructions were given to increase the number of patrols, as well as strengthen measures to ensure surveillance. The safe conduct of the summit is the responsibility of our country, which chairs the G7," he said.

According to NHK TV, the Japanese Coast Guard also switched to an enhanced duty regime due to the upcoming event. During the summit, its staff will be on active duty in the waters off Hiroshima and urge civilian ships not to appear in the area if not necessary.

On April 15, before a speech by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the city of Wakayama, 24-year-old Ryuji Kimura threw a cylindrical object that looked like a piece of steel pipe sealed on both sides, which then exploded. Thanks to the guards, the head of government was not injured in the incident, and one policeman was wounded. The attacker was detained by security officers.