At the G7 Energy Ministers' Meeting next month, some media said the draft joint statement prepared by the chair country, Germany, included a policy to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2030. Regarding the report, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda expressed the idea that it is important to take realistic measures based on the circumstances of each country.
Regarding the G7 energy ministers' meeting to be held next month, the draft joint statement prepared by the chair country Germany includes a policy to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2030. The media of the department reports.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting, "The content of the discussion is being adjusted and comments are withheld." We will steadily proceed. "
On the other hand, Minister Hagiuda said, "It is extremely important to secure a stable supply of electricity, and especially in the current situation facing the crisis surrounding Ukraine, we will continue to firmly emphasize that it is important to take realistic measures based on the unique circumstances of each country. Japan, which lacks resources, has expressed its intention to insist that diversification of energy sources is necessary for the time being.