Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces organizational reform to strengthen response to international dispute over trade 14:36 July 31st
With the confrontation between Japan and South Korea concerning Japan's export restrictions to South Korea, etc., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reorganize the organization by establishing a new "Economic Dispute Resolution Section" in order to strengthen its response to international dispute over trade. Announced.
Regarding Japan's measures to tighten export control of semiconductor raw materials for South Korea, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has set up a subcommittee, which is the first instance of the court, in response to a lawsuit filed by South Korea, to promote trade between Japan and South Korea. It is possible that the confrontation over time could be prolonged.
Japan is currently having a trade dispute with India, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will revise its organization on the 3rd of next month to newly establish the “Economic Dispute Resolution Section” in order to strengthen its response to these issues. I announced that I will establish it.
In addition, in view of the spread of new coronavirus infections, we will newly establish the “Resource Security Office” to work on a stable supply of energy, minerals, and food.
Foreign Minister Mogi said at a press conference, "We will continue to make active efforts to fully respond to the changing times."