Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara has stated that he will take necessary measures as an emergency response over the next five years, regardless of the availability of financial resources, and plans to secure stable financial resources by the end of the year. I emphasized the idea that indicates the direction of
To strengthen defense capabilities, Prime Minister Kishida has instructed the government to implement budgetary measures that will reach 2% of GDP in fiscal 2027, including defense and related expenses.
In connection with this, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said on the Fuji TV program "Sunday News THE PRIME", "For five years, we will strengthen our defense capabilities in an emergency, so we will do what we need to do regardless of whether we have financial resources. After that, There may be maintenance and strengthening, and after 2020, the question is how to secure proper financial resources."
After that, he said, ``I want to decide to some extent what to do with the financial resources heading into 2020. There is no need to decide now, but it would be irresponsible for the people if I didn't show a certain amount.'' By the end of the year, he said. He emphasized the idea of showing a certain direction regarding measures to secure stable financial resources.
He also said, "There is still a certain amount of budget for measures against the new coronavirus, and we will consider including such things. Eliminate wasteful budgets to raise financial resources, and if there is not enough, we will ask the public to bear the burden. There may be,' he said.