Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi meets with IAEA Director-General to “carefully explain the safety of treated water”

Regarding the discharge of treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi plans to meet with IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Director-General Grossi, who is visiting Japan, and carefully explain the safety of the matter both domestically and internationally. was shown.

On the evening of the 12th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi met with IAEA Director-General Grossi, who is visiting Japan, for approximately 30 minutes at the Prime Minister's Office.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi pointed out that the IAEA's involvement is important as six months have passed since the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, and that Japan will continue to base its efforts on scientific evidence. We conveyed our intention to carefully explain the safety of our products both domestically and internationally.

In response, Director-General Grossi stated that the IAEA intends to remain involved until the release of treated water is completed.

Secretary General Grossi will visit Fukushima Prefecture on the 13th to inspect the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and confirm the status of treated water release.

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito: ``Ensuring safety through strict review by IAEA''

On the evening of the 12th, prior to the inspection, Director-General Grossi met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito.

In this regard, Minister Saito said, ``Last year, the Director General made a strong statement that ``the IAEA will remain in Fukushima until the last drop is safely released,'' which has helped build confidence both domestically and internationally. We will continue to undergo strict reviews by the IAEA and do everything possible to ensure the long-term safety of treated water."

In response, Director-General Grossi said, ``During this visit to Fukushima, I would like to ask various questions and exchange opinions with people from the fisheries association and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.I think it is important to demonstrate transparency.'' He expressed his intention to work with the Japanese government to confirm the safety of releasing treated water and disseminate information.