The government's reconstruction promotion meeting was held, and the "Fukushima International Research and Education Organization", which is considering installation in Fukushima Prefecture, will be established in April next year after deciding the specific installation location by September. We have decided on a basic concept such as aiming for.
On the 29th, the government will hold a reconstruction promotion meeting at the Prime Minister's Office, and the basics of the "Fukushima International Research and Education Organization" newly established in Fukushima Prefecture to conduct research on the decommissioning of nuclear power plants and reconstruction from the earthquake. I decided on the concept.
According to this, regarding the specific installation location, based on the location in the 12 municipalities where evacuation orders were issued due to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the opinions of the prefecture based on the proposals of the municipalities are respected. Then, the country will decide by September this year.
In addition, the site area of the Organization is assumed to be about 100,000 square meters, and with the aim of establishing it in April next year, a basic plan that stipulates more specific research content will be formulated by this summer.
At the end of the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida said, "It is important to make it a dream and hope for the reconstruction of Fukushima and to contribute to strengthening Japan's scientific and technological capabilities and industrial competitiveness. Toward the establishment of the organization in April next year. I would like you to take positive action, such as preparing for preparation across ministries and agencies. "