"We remain concerned about the development of anti-satellite capabilities. We are committed to enhancing the long-term safety, security, sustainability and stability of the space environment, to increasing transparency in space activities, and to strengthening norms of responsible behavior for all outer space activities," the communique reads.
According to the communique, the ministers did not specify the countries that had been allegedly involved in boosting anti-satellite capabilities.
The two-day ministerial meeting in Hiroshima, which kicked off on Sunday, is part of preparations for the G7 leaders' meeting due to be held on May 26-27 in Japan.
The G7 currently consists of Germany, the United States, Canada, Japan, France, the United Kingdom and Italy.
