Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi, "Postponement of the Olympics, unavoidable economy needs care" March 25 13:28
Regarding the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics for about one year, Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi said at a press conference on the 25th, "I think it is unavoidable to think from the situation. I have to think about various things from now on, but in a perfect form, We want to hold it in a form that everyone can participate in, so we want to think in line with that idea. "
Mr. Nakanishi commented on the impact of the one-year deferment on the economy. "It's still unclear. Economic activity in various ways around the world has been stagnant in many ways in response to the new coronavirus more than the Olympics. It is more than just the impact of the postponement of the Olympics, and it is necessary to provide a variety of care '', said the policy of expanding the spread of the new coronavirus, including the effects of the postponement of the Olympics. And that the response was important.
President Nissho Mimura "Expectation for strong economic and fiscal measures"
"I'm sorry to postpone the tournament, but the spread of the new coronavirus has spread worldwide, and the cancellation and postponement of the tournament related to national selection have been unavoidable," said Mr. Mimura, President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce. We need to overcome the many difficulties that we bring, but we need to unite the minds of the people again and work together with all Japan to reach new goals. "
He also told the government, "In the meantime, there is an urgent need for the nation to work toward the rapid convergence of the new coronavirus and the recovery of the economy. In the future, we expect strong economic and fiscal measures, such as drastic demand and consumption stimulus measures, to be implemented promptly. "