Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio plans to say at the G20 summit now underway that the country intends to lead international efforts to prepare for a future health crisis.

Global health is on the agenda on Tuesday, the first day of the leaders' gathering in Bali, Indonesia.

Kishida plans to explain Japan's support so far for developing and other countries in tackling the coronavirus. He will likely stress the need for the international community to continue measures as the pandemic continues.

The prime minister is also expected to note the importance of preparing for a future health crisis based on the experience of COVID-19.

Kishida will likely point out the need for a system to ensure that everyone in the world has access to necessary health and medical services.

He is expected to note that Japan aims to lead the efforts in close cooperation with G20 member countries.

Kishida also plans to indicate that global health will be discussed at the G7 summit scheduled for next year in Japan's Hiroshima.