Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda will replace Russia in the G7's statement on the situation in Ukraine, which includes a policy to reduce energy dependence on Russia, including a ban on coal imports and a gradual reduction. He stated that he would aim to secure a source of coal and not to import it in the end.

On the 7th, the G7 issued a statement on the situation in Ukraine, which included a policy to reduce energy dependence on Russia, including a ban on coal imports and a gradual reduction.



Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said that Japan is implementing certain sanctions in line with the G7. I would like to find an alternative destination and eventually aim for the direction of not importing. "



Regarding the impact on domestic companies, if the situation is confirmed for each industry and individual company that uses a lot of coal and the amount of imports from Russia is reduced, the national government will take responsibility for securing alternatives. He expressed his intention to reduce the impact on the industry as much as possible.