Former PM says he is ‘unable to attend’ first sitting week in Canberra as Labor calls for details about Tokyo engagement
of the Sixth Global Opinion Leaders Summit in Tokyo, the main event cited as Morrison’s reason for travel will be held from 5pm Thursday 28 July to 6pm Friday 29 July.
“Although WSD is bipartisan, it listens to the opinions of conservative leaders with experience as prime minister and discusses world issues,” the event description says. In a statement, Morrison said “prior to the new government advising the sitting schedule for the remainder of 2022, I had already accepted an invitation to join other former prime ministers from Canada, the UK and New Zealand to address an international event to be held in Tokyo this week”.
“We were able to convey our sincere condolences and extend our sympathies for the terrible loss of PM Abe,” Morrison said. “It was also an opportunity to reflect on the strong and close personal relationship we had shared, in particular concluding Japan’s first ever reciprocal access defence agreement, PM Kishida’s strong support for AUKUS and the work we did together in the Quad.”Guardian Australia has contacted Morrison for comment.
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