Tokyo Olympics / Para postponement March 25 13:05
Following the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party have agreed to make every possible effort while assessing the impact.
The secretary-generals of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party and the chairman of the National Assembly met in Tokyo on the morning of the 25th.
Under these circumstances, the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were postponed for about one year, and the effects on athletes and the economy were determined, and agreement was made to ensure that measures were taken.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has called for the government to take unprecedented economic measures, surpassing the time of the Lehman Shock, saying that it is necessary to dispel public concerns. confirmed.
The Liberal Democratic Party's Moriyama Parliamentary Task Force chairman told reporters, "What is the reason why the postponement has been decided gracefully? We will examine where problems and financial problems will appear and respond if necessary. "
On the other hand, he said that the dissolution of the lower house, the general election, and other effects on the political schedule are "the Olympic Games and politics are completely separate."
Secretary-General Kan: "Preventing the spread of infection is a top priority"
At a press conference in the morning, Secretary-General Kan said, "IOC, Organizing Committee, WHO, etc. will exchange information from the viewpoint of safe and secure event management," We have been participating in the event and providing accurate information, such as explanations of infection control measures, so that the IOC can make appropriate decisions. "
In addition, he said, `` It is most important to ensure the security and security of athletes and spectators in a telephone talk between Mr. Bach and Prime Minister Ano yesterday, and from this perspective that the current world situation is continuously deteriorating. In light of this, we agreed to postpone it for about one year. "
Regarding the specific timing and cost burden, "I think that details will be adjusted in the future. We will work closely with the IOC, the Organizing Committee, Tokyo and other stakeholders. I want to. "
"I want to celebrate the Olympics with a complete victory in the fight against the new coronavirus. Preventing the spread of infection is now a top priority, both for the economy and for the health and safety of the people, and will be held until next summer It is important to take all possible measures to address this issue. "
Liberal Moriyama "Discussions at the Diet to Determine Impact"
The Liberal Democratic Party's Chairman of the National Assembly, Moriyama, told reporters, `` We have not yet determined what the delay will have on people's lives and the economy, but it will certainly be discussed in the Diet once it has been determined. There will be. "
Communist Mr. Kanda, "Environment where players can do their best"
The Communist Party's Chairman of the National Parliamentary Countermeasures said in a press conference, "In a situation where the spread of the new coronavirus is widespread, it is inevitable that the decision to postpone it cannot be helped. The athlete's feelings are hard, but it is the responsibility of the politics to create an environment where the athlete can do everything. "