Prime Minister Abe Calls on Prime Minister of Japan to Understand Olympics Postponement Consideration
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe talked with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau on the phone to confirm cooperation for convergence and to fully consider the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. He explained that it was meant to be implemented and asked for understanding.
A telephone call between Prime Minister Abe and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada has been held for about 40 minutes since about 9 am by a call from the Canadian side.
In this context, the two leaders exchanged views on measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, which is spreading worldwide, and confirmed the cooperation between the two countries for convergence.
They also agree that it is important to implement economic and fiscal policies in close coordination within the framework of G7 = 7 major countries and G20 = 20 major countries in order to halt the negative impact on the global economy. Did.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe expressed his understanding that the IOC's consideration of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, including the postponement of the IOC, including the postponement, was in line with the policy to hold the Games in full, and Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his appreciation. That is.
Following the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the government will request the IOC to decide on a response as soon as possible, including a schedule for postponement, and Prime Minister Abe will hold a telephone talk with President Bach on March 24. I am adjusting it.