No clear exchanges between the Prime Minister and the President of the Science Council over the appointment of the meeting October 16 17:45
On the 16th, Prime Minister Suga met with Chairman Kajita of the Science Council of Japan at the Prime Minister's Office and exchanged opinions on the future of the Science Council of Japan.
After the meeting, President Kajita revealed that there was no clear communication about the failure to appoint the six member candidates recommended by the Science Council.
Prime Minister Suga had a 15-minute meeting with Chairman Kajita of the Science Council of Japan at the Prime Minister's Office on the afternoon of the 16th.
In this, Chairman Kajita handed Prime Minister Kan an explanation of the reasons why the recommended member candidates were not appointed and a request for the prompt appointment of the six people who were not appointed.
At the meeting, opinions were exchanged on the future of the Science Council.
After the meeting, Chairman Kajita told reporters, "Future-oriented, we talked about how the Science Council will contribute to society and the country based on science in the future."
He added, "From my point of view, academics have become much closer to society than when the Science Council was created, and they have become more important in national policy making, and their roles have become much more important. I did. "
He said, "I think Prime Minister Suga also understood. There was a saying,'Please do it well.'"
On the other hand, the reporters asked, "Did Prime Minister Suga give a concrete explanation?" About the fact that the six member candidates recommended by the Science Council were not appointed, but on the 16th, the request was answered. Did not ask, and revealed that there was no clear exchange.