“Structural reforms in line with declining birthrate and aging population” Prime Minister and IMF Managing Director agree on November 25, 18:52
Prime Minister Abe talks with the Managing Director of Georgieva, the head of the IMF = International Monetary Fund last month, and in order to grow the Japanese economy in the medium to long term, progress in the aging of the population We agreed with the recognition that structural reforms were needed.
Prime Minister Abe met with IMF Managing Director Georgieva, who was visiting Japan for the first time after taking office last month, at the Prime Minister's office.
In this context, Prime Minister Abe said, “The Abe administration has made a major goal of economic revitalization. In the future, while taking into account the recommendations of the IMF, women's achievements and work style reforms will be promoted toward economic revitalization and fiscal consolidation. I want to promote structural reform. "
On the other hand, Managing Director Georgieva said, “The Japanese economy is progressing smoothly and has resilience. Monetary policy and fiscal sustainability are also important, but structural reform in response to demographic changes is the most important. "In response," he agreed that structural reforms in line with the declining birthrate and aging population are necessary to grow the Japanese economy over the medium to long term.