Regarding the inauguration of President Biden of the United States, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama expressed his intention to deepen cooperation toward the realization of a carbon-free society and promotion of free trade at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 22nd. I did.
In this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said that he "welcomes" that President Biden of the United States signed a document to return to the international framework "Paris Agreement" for measures against global warming on the first day of his inauguration.
He added, "In the future, we would like to deepen strategic cooperation with the United States on technological innovation and social implementation toward the realization of carbon neutrality in 2050."
In addition, Minister Kajiyama said that he "recognizes that the policy of the Biden administration is about to be materialized" regarding future trade negotiations with the United States, and said, "We will strengthen the economic relations between the two countries and the region. We will also work closely with the new administration to broaden the free and fair economic order in the world. "He said he would like to deepen cooperation toward the promotion of free trade.