Regarding support for the construction of coal-fired power generation overseas, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning that it was the government's policy to tighten the newly planned support, and to the energy policy of the partner country. He expressed his intention to lead the realization of a carbon-free society by deepening his involvement.
Among them, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato commented on support for the construction of coal-fired power generation overseas from the perspective of taking responsibility for effective decarbonization of the world in the "Overseas Expansion Strategy" decided in December last year. We have tightened the planned coal-fired power export support. "
He stated that it is the government's policy to respond in accordance with the strategy, and that he will lead the realization of a carbon-free society by deepening his involvement in the energy policy and climate change policy of the partner country.
"Infrastructure exports are constantly being examined and reviewed in light of various circumstances, including international trends, and this attitude remains unchanged."