ARCHAMPS, France - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday hailed the outcome of the Group of Seven summit, saying leaders delivered a strong and unified message on energy security and critical mineral supply chains.

Speaking at a news conference after the three-day summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Takaichi pointed to a series of joint statements as evidence that the group is resolved to address growing economic and security challenges.

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