13:18 on March 6 due to the spread of infection

Following a series of consultations on financing from companies nationwide due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama expressed his desire to strengthen measures based on the opinions and requests of companies.

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama revealed to the reporters after the Cabinet that many consultations such as fund raising from small and medium-sized enterprises were sent to about 1000 consultation counters provided at chambers of commerce and industry and chambers of commerce nationwide. Did.

Minister Kajiyama then stated, "The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been working to provide loans and guarantees to companies and individuals that do business as much as possible. I would like to respond according to the demands of the company. "

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is considering additional funding measures, such as expanding the government's guarantee system for SME borrowings, and is expected to be included in the second emergency response decided by the government next week.