Digital Minister Hirai working from the perspective of the people to promote digitalization October 23, 20:34
To promote digitalization, the Minister of State for Digital Reform Hirai expressed his intention to work from the perspective of the people, even though the National Governors' Association requested consideration for the elderly and people with disabilities. It was.
On the 23rd, Minister of State for Special Missions Hirai met online with Governor Iizumi of Tokushima Prefecture, who is the chairman of the National Governors' Association, and exchanged opinions on the promotion of digitization.
Governor Iizumi requested that sufficient consideration be given to the elderly and persons with disabilities, and that infrastructure development be promoted so that there would be no regional disparities.
In response, Minister Hirai said, "What I want to stick to thoroughly is the perspective of the people and the perspective of the residents. I want to do my best together with the Governor's Association," and expressed his intention to work from the perspective of the people. I did.