Prime Minister Kishida refrained from directly commenting on reports that the government had approached Masayoshi Amemiya, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, for the appointment of Kuroda's successor. I reiterated my thoughts on what to do.
On April 8, some newspapers reported on April 6 that the government had approached Deputy Governor Amamiya regarding the appointment of the Bank of Japan's Governor Kuroda, who will complete his second term.
When Prime Minister Kishida entered the Prime Minister's official residence on the afternoon of the 6th, he was asked by reporters about the facts, saying, "I imagine that he is raising an observation balloon, but I will not say anything about it. I will continue to look into it," he said.
Regarding the personnel affairs of the governor of the Bank of Japan, Prime Minister Kishida has revealed his intention to replace Governor Kuroda first, and has indicated his intention to submit a personnel proposal to the Diet this month.