President Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry should withdraw from the response to natural gas development projects in the Far East of Russia, in which major Japanese trading companies participate, as the United States and other countries announce new sanctions on Russia and increase pressure. Showed the idea that it is not.

The United States and Britain have announced new sanctions and pressured Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, with many civilians found murdered near the capital and a series of voices calling for Russia's responsibilities. Is strengthening.



In connection with this, Chairman Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said at a regular press conference on the 7th, "This time in Russia is really unforgivable."



On top of that, regarding the response to the oil and natural gas development projects "Sakhalin 1" and "Sakhalin 2" that are being promoted in the Russian Far East with the involvement of major Japanese trading companies, "Sakhalin's natural gas is necessary for Japan. If you say you don't need this interest, I think it's very likely that China will buy it at a high price if natural gas is so exhausted worldwide. It will benefit Russia and never. It's not good for Japan, "he said, noting that he shouldn't withdraw.



On the other hand, regarding the recent depreciation of the yen, Chairman Mimura said, "Given the current rise in raw material prices, there is almost no merit for SMEs," and expressed strong concern about the impact of the depreciation of the yen on SMEs. rice field.