Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko, who is visiting the United Kingdom, met with Foreign Minister Lopez, who is in charge of digital policy, and conducted joint research to utilize the high-speed, large-capacity communication standard "5G" for regional medical care and agriculture. We have agreed to promote concrete cooperation in the field.

Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko, who is visiting London, England, will meet with Foreign Minister Lopez, who is in charge of digital policy, on the night of the 29th of Japan time. I agreed.

Among them, it is said that joint research will be conducted to connect the high-speed, large-capacity communication standard "5G" to the solution of regional issues such as remote medical care and efficiency improvement of agriculture.



In addition, while the problem of so-called "fake news" on the Internet was pointed out, we agreed to ensure the safety and reliability of the digital space, and also internationally for handling data such as personal information. We confirmed that we would cooperate in making rules.



It seems that the government aims to secure international leadership by spreading 5G, etc. by deepening cooperation with Europe and the United States, keeping in mind China, which is advancing rapid technological development in the field of information and communication. ..



After the meeting, Minister Kaneko told reporters, "Amid the destabilization of international affairs, we will work more closely in Japan and the UK, such as opening communication networks, cyber security, and reliable and free data distribution. I want to. "