In response to the tightening situation in Ukraine, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda expressed his intention to reduce the dependence of energy on Russia in cooperation with the G7 = seven major countries at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on the 15th. ..

A joint statement by the leaders of the G7, including Japan, released on the 12th of Japan time, includes efforts to diversify energy sources and suppliers in order to reduce the dependence of energy on Russia. I did.



Regarding this, Minister Hagita said at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on the 15th, "In addition to the diversification of energy sources including renewable energy and nuclear power, LNG = liquefied natural gas, in line with the policy of the leader's statement indicating cooperation as G7. We will work to reduce our dependence on Russia by securing supply sources other than Russia, such as by investing in gas. "



Regarding the oil and natural gas development project in Sakhalin, where Japan is deeply involved, he said, "We will consider measures in the overall energy composition from the perspective of energy security in line with the policy of the G7 Leaders' Statement." ..