Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio addressed the nation Wednesday to mark the end of the Diet session. He reiterated Japan's commitment to peace and diplomacy on the world stage.

Kishida said, "I will press ahead with active diplomacy to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law, and to promote Japan's interests."

Kishida also took the opportunity to look back on his recent achievements.

He touched on his March visit to Ukraine and the G7 Summit he hosted in Hiroshima in May. He said he showed the world Japan's commitment to peace.

Kishida said the will of the Ukrainian people should be reflected in the conditions and timing for ending the conflict. He said it's important to stop Russia's aggression as soon as possible. But he also wants to lead discussions among G7 nations on how to realize peace in line with the will of Ukrainian people.

He announced plans to attend the NATO summit in Lithuania next month. Kishida plans to meet with EU leaders in Belgium, before moving on to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Kishida also discussed Japan's neighbors. He said the security situation surrounding Japan hasn't been so severe since the end of World War Two.

He also said, "In regards to China, I will promote close communication at every level, including myself, to build a constructive and stable relationship through efforts on both sides. I also plan to work for high-level talks with North Korea, under my direct supervision, so a summit can be held at an early date."

On the domestic front, Kishida says he will carry out measures to tackle Japan's declining birthrate while promoting economic growth.