Secretary of Small and Medium Enterprises at the party "No suspicious acts" at 11:14 on June 11th

Maeda Secretary General Maeda reported that a weekly magazine reported that there was a director of a corporation that was entrusted with the business of sustainable benefit at a party held in the United States three years ago. After acknowledging his presence, he explained that he did not commit any suspicion.

Mr. Maeda, Secretary of Small and Medium Enterprises, released "Weekly Bunshun" on the 11th, and when he participated in a corporate-related event held in the United States three years ago when he was an executive of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, he continued at a party held locally. It was reported that the executive director of the General Incorporated Association "Service Design Promotion Council" who was entrusted with the business of chemical benefits was present.

About this, Secretary Maeda said at the House of Councilors Budget Committee, "I had an inspection visit on a public affairs business, and during the period, I stayed at a share house borrowed by a friend and had a party at night."

"I remember that this board member participated in the party though I think it was only once. I have some acquaintances, but I am not so close."

When asked, "Is there any act that causes suspicion or distrust of the people?", Maeda said, "I recognize that I have not done so."