Amid growing concerns about a stable food supply due to the effects of the situation in Ukraine, Secretary General Motegi of the Liberal Democratic Party pointed out that "the era of cheap entry from overseas is over" and the necessary budget for strengthening food security. He expressed the idea that it is necessary to hurry to secure and formulate a strategy.
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Motegi gave a lecture in Tokyo on the 25th, saying that there are growing concerns about the stable supply of food, such as the rise in food prices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The number is increasing, and the era of cheap and stable entry from overseas is definitely over. "
On top of that, "I want to secure a drastic budget for strengthening food security, such as improving the self-sufficiency rate and breaking away from excessive dependence on imports. What Japan will be self-sufficient and what will be secured from overseas in a multifaceted and stable manner. It is important to create a strategy as soon as possible. "He said that he should secure the necessary budget and formulate a strategy as soon as possible.
On the other hand, in anticipation of the tight supply and demand of electricity in winter, the government plans to operate up to nine nuclear power plants. Said.