Regarding science and technology policy, Prime Minister Kishida has announced a policy to compile an action plan for the practical application of quantum technology this spring in order to respond to overseas competition in the cutting-edge technology field.
Prime Minister Kishida attended the government's "Council for Comprehensive Science, Technology and Innovation" held in the evening of the 8th.
And in order to respond to international competition in the cutting-edge technology field, we will develop an action plan for the practical application of quantum technology, such as cooperation between quantum computers and AI (artificial intelligence), and a national strategy for the practical application of nuclear fusion. I've made it clear that I'm going to put together a policy this spring.
Also, in order to solve national issues such as climate change and security, it is necessary to concentrate human and technological resources such as universities and companies. He expressed his intention to materialize the measures to achieve the standardization, etc. within the next fiscal year.
On top of that, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to formulate a new strategy that incorporates the direction of these efforts and the process to realization by June this year, saying, "Under the direction of Science and Technology Minister Takaichi, I want you to move forward with the materialization of your strategy."