<p>Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has won the support from the other leaders of the Group of Seven for his country hosting the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo this summer.</p>.<p>Speaking after talks in Carbis Bay on Sunday, he told reporters he had explained how "thorough infection control" would be in place to safeguard the Games.</p>.<p>In a communique following their summit, the G-7 leaders reiterated their support for holding the Games in a safe and secure manner "as a symbol of global unity in overcoming Covid-19".</p>.<p>Suga said he had been "reassured" by this support and promised to renew his determination "to properly open" the Games and make them a success.</p>.<p>The Tokyo Games must be successful "at all costs", he continued.</p>.<p>Tokyo and several prefectures are under a state of emergency until 20 June.</p>.<p>Infections have slowed recently, but the spread of variants is still a concern that could put pressure on already stressed medical facilities.</p>.<p>Japan is desperately pushing to accelerate the pace of vaccinations before the Games kick off on 23 July.</p>.<p>Thousands of athletes, Games officials, media employees and others from abroad are expected to arrive in Japan.</p>.<p>Foreign fans, however, have been banned from attending.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has won the support from the other leaders of the Group of Seven for his country hosting the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo this summer.</p>.<p>Speaking after talks in Carbis Bay on Sunday, he told reporters he had explained how "thorough infection control" would be in place to safeguard the Games.</p>.<p>In a communique following their summit, the G-7 leaders reiterated their support for holding the Games in a safe and secure manner "as a symbol of global unity in overcoming Covid-19".</p>.<p>Suga said he had been "reassured" by this support and promised to renew his determination "to properly open" the Games and make them a success.</p>.<p>The Tokyo Games must be successful "at all costs", he continued.</p>.<p>Tokyo and several prefectures are under a state of emergency until 20 June.</p>.<p>Infections have slowed recently, but the spread of variants is still a concern that could put pressure on already stressed medical facilities.</p>.<p>Japan is desperately pushing to accelerate the pace of vaccinations before the Games kick off on 23 July.</p>.<p>Thousands of athletes, Games officials, media employees and others from abroad are expected to arrive in Japan.</p>.<p>Foreign fans, however, have been banned from attending.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH latest videos:</strong></p>