In response to the 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Foreign Minister Mogi announced a discourse and thanked each country for their support so far. On top of that, we will do our utmost to abolish the import restrictions on agricultural, forestry and fishery products that are still ongoing.
In this, Minister Mogi said, "Immediately after the earthquake, we received countless support and encouragement from countries all over the world. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the countries and regions around the world."
He introduced that the export volume of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in Fukushima Prefecture reached a record high for the third consecutive year, and said, "There are countries and regions that regulate the import of Japanese food products even 10 years after the earthquake. Is very disappointing. Based on scientific grounds, we will do our utmost to achieve the deregulation as soon as possible, and we will make further efforts to expand exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products. "
In addition, regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "As a proof of the unity of the world where human beings will overcome the new coronavirus, we will hold the Games in a safe and secure manner, and with gratitude, we will disseminate the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake to the world. It's a determination to take the opportunity. "