Linear Chuo Shinkansen Expert Conference “Discussion is going well” Akabane Minister of Foreign Affairs May 29, 12:00
The government has set up an expert council to discuss the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which Shizuoka Prefecture does not allow for construction, and is working to resolve issues. While Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture criticized the state of the operation regarding whether the discussion was open to the public, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Akabane, acknowledged that the requirements for full disclosure were satisfied and the discussion was successful.
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture criticized at the press conference on the 27th of this month about the state of the operation, such as whether the discussion was open to public, regarding a national expert meeting that discusses issues such as the environmental impact of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.
Regarding this, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said in a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting, "While ensuring the expert meetings are free and tough discussions, the requirements for full disclosure required by Shizuoka Prefecture are basically met, and There was no objection to this in advance. ”The discussions are proceeding smoothly, and there is no particular opinion or dissatisfaction from the committee members, and they are operating satisfactorily.”
In addition, Governor Kawakatsu expressed his intention to directly meet with Minister Akabane to convey his thoughts.On this, Minister Akabane said, `` I trust all the directors of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism who are in charge of the meeting and trust it. Since the conference itself is proceeding smoothly, we do not have to go to the Governor for this matter. "