Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio plans to visit four African nations during the holiday period from late April to early May.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu said on Tuesday that Kishida plans to visit Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Mozambique ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima in May.

In his African meetings, Kishida plans to stress his determination to maintain and strengthen international order based on the rule of law amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He also aims to discuss cooperation in tackling global issues.

Kishida hopes the trip will help strengthen ties with developing and emerging nations collectively known as the Global South.

Matsuno said confirming the cooperation of the four major African nations on the Ukrainian issue as well as on efforts for peace and stability in the region will be significant ahead of the G7 summit.

He said Japan aims to boost ties with the four major economic hubs, and will work as a partner for sustainable growth in Africa.