Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno expressed his intention to suspend government projects related to eight economic cooperation plans such as industrial promotion and energy development that have been promoted in Japan and Russia for the time being. ..
In 2016, the then Prime Minister Abe proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin an eight-item economic cooperation plan such as industrial promotion and energy development, and the two governments have been promoting related projects.
In connection with this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee, "We have been persistently proceeding with peace treaty negotiations with Russia so that we can develop the entire Japan-Russia relationship in a wide range of fields such as politics, economy, and culture. It can no longer be the same as before. "
In addition, "The government's business on economic cooperation with Russia, including the eight-item cooperation plan, will be postponed for the time being, and will be dealt with while paying attention to the stable supply of energy and humanitarian considerations, taking into account international discussions. ".