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Minister Nishimura Holds a Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Agency (IAEA)

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April 20, 2023

On April 20, 2023, Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a video conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). They agreed to continue to closely work together, including the IAEA reviews on the safety of ALPS treated water.

On April 20, 2023, Minister Nishimura held a video conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General. The minister expressed his gratitude for the IAEA’s activities and stated that Japanese government continues to take steps firmly to the rigorous review by the IAEA.

Furthermore, Minister Nishimura reiterated his request for continuous dissemination of information, and they agreed the importance of transparent dissemination of information based on scientific evidence.

In addition, Minister Nishimura explained an overview of Japan's nuclear energy policy and the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Communiqué, and discussed ways to further expand cooperation between the IAEA and Japanese government in the future.