Keidanren Chairman Tokura said at a regular meeting on the 7th that Russia's continued military invasion of Ukraine "strongly condemns" it, and the impact on the Japanese economy such as rising crude oil prices due to economic sanctions etc. It was unavoidable that it would reach, and he acknowledged that some kind of response would be required.
In this, Chairman Tokura first said, "I am deeply saddened that the number of victims, including civilians, is increasing in Ukraine. The invasion by Russia is a serious violation of international law and I strongly condemn it." Said.
On top of that, "I think it is unavoidable that the exclusion of major Russian banks from the international payment network called SWIFT will have some impact on the Japanese economy. We must be prepared to have an impact on a wide range of aspects, "he said, recognizing that if economic sanctions are prolonged, some action will be required.
In addition, regarding the fact that the response of major Japanese trading companies participating in oil and natural gas development projects in the Russian Far East and Saharin is drawing attention, "Because the issue of energy security is greatly involved, each company Must act in close cooperation with the government, and European countries are taking realistic measures while imposing economic sanctions. Japan is coordinating with G7 = seven major countries. I think we should take appropriate action. "