Press Conference by Minister Saito (Excerpt)

*Note: This is a provisional translation for reference purposes only.

10:44 to 10:52 a.m.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Press Conference Room, METI Main Building

Opening Remarks

Visit to Indonesia

At the beginning, I would like to mention one point.
Next week, from the 20th to the 22nd, I will visit Indonesia and participate in the Ministerial Meeting of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) as a co-chair.
Specifically, at the meeting, Japan will reaffirm the AZEC principles, including net-zero emissions through various pathways and the simultaneous achievement of decarbonization, economic growth, and energy security. With this in mind, Japan will execute leadership in forming initiatives to promote decarbonization in the fields of electricity, transportation, and industries as collaborative efforts with other partner countries.
By the way, METI has already put in place a disaster quick response system that allows the state ministers and the parliamentary vice-ministers to take the lead in making appropriate responses according to the situation in the case of earthquakes and typhoons. When necessary, I will receive briefings immediately, even while on official trips, and act with a sense of urgency.
I will end my remarks here.