Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi said that the "priority measures to prevent spread" were applied to three prefectures including Osaka from the 5th, and that it is a last-minute measure in the face of severe re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection. He stated and expressed his recognition that it was unavoidable.
At a regular online press conference on the 5th, Chairman Nakanishi said that priority measures such as prevention of spread were applied to the three prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo, and Miyagi. I think it is a measure to prevent the spread of the disease, in that sense, we will do what we can in a delicate infection situation. "
On that basis, he acknowledged that it was unavoidable, saying, "This is a last-minute measure for the government to keep an eye on the situation while gaining everyone's understanding."
Regarding whether or not the priority measures should be applied to the metropolitan area, Chairman Nakanishi said, "It is not a story that the business community should say. It should be judged comprehensively based on the inspection situation." ..
Japan-US Summit Meeting Should be confirmed in collaboration in a wide range of fields
In addition, Mr. Nakanishi said that the Japan-US summit meeting between Prime Minister Suga and US President Joe Biden will be held in Washington on the 16th of this month. It is very important. Japan is positioned as an ally of the Biden administration, and how to build a large international economic framework that includes not only security but also climate change and issues in the Indo-Pacific region. I think this is a very important meeting because the steps in the direction will be clarified. "He said that Japan and the United States should confirm future cooperation in a wide range of fields such as climate change issues and the economy. I did.