Minister of Economy and Security Takaichi, who had called for consideration of postponing the Osaka-Kansai Expo in order to prioritize recovery and reconstruction from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, said he believed the government had taken measures to limit the impact. He indicated that the final response would be subject to Prime Minister Kishida's decision.
Minister for Economic Security Takaichi requested Prime Minister Kishida on the 16th of this month to consider postponing or downsizing the Osaka-Kansai Expo in order to prioritize recovery and reconstruction from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. It's clear.
Regarding the true intention of his remarks, Minister Takaichi said at a press conference on the 30th that, as a lawmaker, he was simply trying to convey the voices of those concerned about the shortage of labor and materials in the construction industry due to the effects of the earthquake. explained.
``Later, Prime Minister Kishida instructed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito to carefully understand the supply and demand of materials and proceed with procurement in a planned manner.'' "We will take care to ensure that there is no hindrance to this," he said.
He went on to say, ``I believe that preparations have been made to ensure that the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula is not affected.I have also conveyed that I will defer to the Prime Minister's decision in the end, and I would like to trust him and leave it to him.''