Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto of Fukui Prefecture, which has a nuclear power plant in the prefecture, met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama and clearly indicated the position of the nuclear power plant in the plan while discussions on the revision of the national "Basic Energy Plan" were in progress. I asked.
Governor Sugimoto of Fukui Prefecture visited the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on the 2nd, met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama, and handed over a request for the basic energy plan, which is under discussion for revision.
Governor Sugimoto said, "It is necessary to clearly show the position of nuclear power and the path to the realization of a carbon-free society," based on the fact that the current plan does not include the construction, expansion or rebuilding of nuclear power plants.
In response, Minister Kajiyama said, "We accept your request. We are working to further clarify the future direction of nuclear power in our next plan."
After the interview, Governor Sugimoto told reporters that the wording to be included in the plan was to be considered by the government, saying, "In order to improve the safety of nuclear power plants, it is important to promote human resource development and technological development. Rebuilding and new technology. I think it is important to clarify what to do with the expansion in order to show a big future image of nuclear energy policy. "