As 11 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida visited the affected areas of Iwate and Miyagi prefectures on the 12th, and continued to cooperate with local governments to support the mental care of the victims and the reconstruction of their lives. I showed the idea to do it.
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited the disaster-stricken area of Tohoku 11 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, offered a silent prayer to the flower stand at a memorial prayer facility in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture on the morning of the 12th. rice field.
Then, we exchanged opinions with Governor Tasso of Iwate Prefecture and Mayor Toba of Rikuzentakata City on the issues of reconstruction, and as the residents of disaster public housing are aging and becoming isolated, we will take care of the victims' hearts. I received a request to work more on support.
After visiting the reconstruction prayer park in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and offering flowers and silent prayers, the formation of a community of residents who relocated as a group from Deputy Governor Endo of Miyagi Prefecture and Mayor Saito of Ishinomaki City has been delayed due to the influence of the new corona. I received an explanation about the situation.
After this, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters, "It is our responsibility to pass on the valuable lessons of the earthquake and the nuclear accident to future generations and utilize them for disaster prevention and mitigation. We will continue to cooperate with local governments in the affected areas. I will make an effort. "
On top of that, "In the 11 years since the earthquake, we must continue to steadily promote soft initiatives such as mental care, industry, and reconstruction of the world. The idea of providing seamless support according to the stage of life reconstruction. I would like to support the efforts of local governments based on this. "