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Political News(2022/03/11)


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Ukraine Situation Severe Impact on Global Food Supply Network G7 Agriculture Ministers Emergency Meeting

2022-03-11 23:47:00
An emergency meeting of agricultural ministers of the G7 = seven major countries was held on the 11th over the situation in Ukraine, saying that the attack by Russia has seriously affected Ukraine's food production and the world's food supply network. Confirmed that they will cooperate and respond.

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Reported by a team of young staff

2022-03-11 22:40:00
While the issue of mid-career retirement of young national civil servants is an issue, a team of young staff members of the Cabinet Personnel Bureau and the National Personnel Authority will summarize the future image of the working style of national public servants expected in 2050 and take charge of the national public servant system. I reported to Minister Ninoyu and President Kawamoto of the National Personnel Authority.

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US-Japan Foreign Affairs and Defense Bureau Director-level Meeting “Military Invasion Affects Asian Order”

2022-03-11 21:15:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the US and Japanese governments held a foreign affairs and defense director-level meeting, and agreed that Russia's military invasion was a one-sided attempt to change the status quo by force and would affect the order of the Asian region. , Confirmed that we will strengthen the alliance.

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11th year of the Great East Japan Earthquake “Government as a whole works on reconstruction” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-03-11 20:03:00
It has been 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of Tokyo Electric Power Company, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno has united with the government with a strong determination that "Japan will not be revived without the reconstruction of Tohoku." He expressed his intention to work on the reconstruction of the disaster area.

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Economic Security Bill Submitted Countermeasure by Democratic Party for the People Food and Energy

2022-03-11 19:18:00
Regarding the government's bill to strengthen economic security, the Democratic Party for the People has submitted a counter-bill to the Diet, saying that food and energy should be added to the targets of important supplies that take measures for stable supply. ..

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Embassy of Ukraine to Japan “Evacuees can work and have a medium- to long-term stay”

2022-03-11 19:02:00
Regarding the military invasion by Russia, Minister of Justice Furukawa met with Ukraine's Ambassador to Japan Korsunsky and announced that he would actively accept people evacuating from Ukraine, while Korsunsky's ambassador was able to work for evacuees. I asked for a long-term stay.

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Prime Minister Nuclear power plant conforming to new standards Maintaining utilization policy while gaining local understanding

2022-03-11 18:42:00
Regarding future nuclear energy policies, including the restart of nuclear power plants, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters in Fukushima Prefecture, where he visited, only if it was found to meet the new regulatory standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He expressed his intention to maintain the policy of utilizing nuclear power while gaining money.

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Hiroshima House of Councilors election acquisition case "equivalent to prosecution" Hiroshima city by-election notice due to resignation of member

2022-03-11 18:31:00
Katsuyuki Kawai By-election of a member of the Hiroshima City Council following the resignation of a member who was decided to be "equivalent to prosecution" by the prosecution examination committee in a large-scale acquisition case over the Upper House election three years ago when the prison sentence of the former Minister of Justice was confirmed. Was announced. In Hiroshima, it is an unusual situation for lawmakers who have been voted “equivalent to prosecution” to resign one after another, and by-elections are expected to continue.

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"Eight-item economic cooperation plan with Russia is postponed for the time being" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-03-11 17:43:00
Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno expressed his intention to suspend government projects related to eight economic cooperation plans such as industrial promotion and energy development that have been promoted in Japan and Russia for the time being. ..

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“North Korea's ballistic missiles launched last month and this month are ICBM-class” Ministry of Defense

2022-03-11 17:34:00
Regarding the ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on February 27 and March 5, the Ministry of Defense has released analysis results that both were ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class. It is the first time North Korea has launched an ICBM-class ballistic missile with a range of more than 5,500 kilometers since November 2017, five years ago.

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Electoral cooperation for the Upper House election led by the party headquarters and agreed on mutual recommendation

2022-03-11 17:04:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party will meet with the secretary-generals over the election cooperation in the summer House of Councilors election, which was difficult to coordinate, and the party headquarters will take the lead in making adjustments in the direction of recommending each other's candidates. Agreed on.

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Government Ukraine and neighboring countries decide to provide emergency humanitarian assistance totaling over 11.6 billion yen

2022-03-11 16:31:00
Ukraine has seen more casualties and more than 2.3 million people evacuated abroad following a military invasion by Russia. The Government of Japan has officially decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance totaling 100 million dollars and 11.6 billion yen to Ukraine and neighboring countries, saying that the need for assistance is increasing.

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Telephone talks with Prime Minister Kishida, President-elect of South Korea

2022-03-11 16:28:00
Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Yoon Seok-yeol, the new president of South Korea, and agreed to cooperate in improving the chilled Japan-South Korea relations. We also confirmed our policy of working closely on North Korea's nuclear and missile issues and abduction issues.

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Komeito Secretary-general "Trigger freeze release in combination with subsidies"

2022-03-11 16:14:00
Komeito's secretary-general Ishii acknowledged the need to unfreeze the "trigger clause" as a measure against soaring crude oil prices, but said that there were institutional issues, and the government is implementing it for oil wholesalers. He expressed the idea that it should be realized in combination with the increase of subsidies.

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Hiroshima House of Councilors election acquisition case "equivalent to prosecution" Hiroshima city by-election notice due to resignation of member

2022-03-11 16:09:00
Katsuyuki Kawai By-election of a member of the Hiroshima City Council following the resignation of a member who was decided to be "equivalent to prosecution" by the prosecution examination committee in a large-scale acquisition case over the Upper House election three years ago when the prison sentence of the former Minister of Justice was confirmed. Was announced. In Hiroshima, it is an unusual situation for lawmakers who have been voted “equivalent to prosecution” to resign one after another, and by-elections are expected to continue.

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The 11th year of the Great East Japan Earthquake

2022-03-11 15:36:00
On the 11th, 11 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Prime Minister Kishida visited Fukushima Prefecture and attended a memorial service hosted by the prefecture. He expressed his intention to improve the living environment for the return of residents and support the revitalization of industry.

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"Eight-item economic cooperation plan with Russia is postponed for the time being" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-03-11 14:56:00
Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno expressed his intention to suspend government projects related to eight economic cooperation plans such as industrial promotion and energy development that have been promoted in Japan and Russia for the time being. ..

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"Support for increasing refugees from Ukraine" Ambassador to Japan

2022-03-11 14:52:00
A bipartisan parliamentary federation meeting with Ukraine's neighbor, Poland, was held, and Poland's ambassador to Japan said the situation was long-term, saying that the number of displaced people from Ukraine is increasing at a pace of 100,000 a day. In that case, he complained that financial and material support would be needed.

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Komeito Secretary-general "Trigger freeze release in combination with subsidies"

2022-03-11 14:19:00
Komeito's secretary-general Ishii acknowledged the need to unfreeze the "trigger clause" as a measure against soaring crude oil prices, but said that there were institutional issues, and the government is implementing it for oil wholesalers. He expressed the idea that it should be realized in combination with the increase of subsidies.

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“North Korea's ballistic missiles launched last month and this month are ICBM-class” Ministry of Defense

2022-03-11 13:37:00
Regarding the ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on February 27 and March 5, the Ministry of Defense has released analysis results that both were ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class. It is the first time North Korea has launched an ICBM-class ballistic missile with a range of more than 5,500 kilometers since November 2017, five years ago.

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Handed over the bulletproof vest of the Self-Defense Forces to the Ukrainian side, Minister of Defense Kishi

2022-03-11 13:30:00
Minister of Defense Kishi revealed that the SDF bulletproof waistcoat and helmet sent to support Ukraine under military invasion by Russia were handed over to the Ukrainian side, "to help save the lives of the Ukrainian people. I strongly hope, "he said, and expressed his intention to provide as much support as possible.

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Hiroshima House of Councilors election acquisition case "equivalent to prosecution" Hiroshima city by-election notice due to resignation of member

2022-03-11 12:21:00
Katsuyuki Kawai By-election of a member of the Hiroshima City Council following the resignation of a member who was decided to be "equivalent to prosecution" by the prosecution examination committee in a large-scale acquisition case over the Upper House election three years ago when the prison sentence of the former Minister of Justice was confirmed. Was announced. In Hiroshima, it is an unusual situation for lawmakers who have been voted “equivalent to prosecution” to resign one after another, and by-elections are expected to continue.

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To set up a consultation desk for local governments and companies by accepting Ukrainian refugees

2022-03-11 12:17:00
Regarding Russia's military invasion, the government has announced that it will set up a centralized window for consultations from local governments and businesses next week in order to accept people who have evacuated from Ukraine.

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Telephone talks with the next president of South Korea

2022-03-11 11:59:00
Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Yoon Seok-yeol, the new president of South Korea, and agreed to cooperate in improving the chilled Japan-South Korea relations. We also confirmed our policy of working closely on North Korea's nuclear and missile issues and abduction issues.

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“North Korea's ballistic missiles launched last month and this month are ICBM-class” Ministry of Defense

2022-03-11 11:57:00
Regarding the ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on February 27 and March 5, the Ministry of Defense has released analysis results that both were ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class. It is the first time North Korea has launched an ICBM-class ballistic missile with a range of more than 5,500 kilometers since November 2017, five years ago.

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11th year of the Great East Japan Earthquake “Government as a whole works on reconstruction” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-03-11 11:28:00
It has been 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of Tokyo Electric Power Company, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno has united with the government with a strong determination that "Japan will not be revived without the reconstruction of Tohoku." He expressed his intention to work on the reconstruction of the disaster area.

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Minister of the Environment "Soil produced by decontamination is responsible for final disposal outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045"

2022-03-11 11:26:00
In response to the 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of Tokyo Electric Power Company, Minister of the Environment Yamaguchi said that by 2045, the soil from decontamination in Fukushima Prefecture would be removed from Fukushima Prefecture. He reiterated his intention to foster understanding, saying that the final disposal is the responsibility of the government.

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Telephone talks with the next president of South Korea Did you convey your intention to cooperate in improving relations?

2022-03-11 11:07:00
Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol, the new president of South Korea. It seems that he congratulated him on winning the presidential election and expressed his intention to work together to improve the chilling relations between Japan and South Korea.

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Cabinet approval for additional measures to freeze assets of three Belarusian financial institutions

2022-03-11 11:01:00
Over the situation in Ukraine, the government approved additional sanctions against Belarus, which is allied with Russia, at a cabinet meeting on the 11th, including asset freezes on three financial institutions.

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Prime Minister Kishida to talk with South Korean new president Yun

2022-03-11 09:48:00
Prime Minister Kishida will hold a telephone talk with Mr. Yoon Seok-yeol, who has been appointed as the new president of South Korea. Along with his congratulations on winning the presidential election, he is expected to convey his intention to work together to improve the chilling relationship between Japan and South Korea.

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“North Korea's ballistic missiles launched last month and this month are ICBM-class” Ministry of Defense

2022-03-11 08:08:00
Regarding the ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on February 27 and March 5, the Ministry of Defense has released analysis results that both were ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class. It is the first time North Korea has launched an ICBM-class ballistic missile with a range of more than 5,500 kilometers since November 2017, five years ago.

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Diplomatic negotiations for the realization of the Japanese government ceasefire Discussions with oil-producing countries

2022-03-11 06:10:00
With no progress in the ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the government is raising concerns about further deterioration. We will continue to engage in diplomatic negotiations with related countries toward the realization of a ceasefire, and we will do our utmost to ensure a stable supply of energy through discussions with oil-producing countries.

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Electoral cooperation for the House of Councilors election to coordinate mutual recommendations through discussions with the secretary-general

2022-03-11 05:34:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Liberal Democratic Party have decided to discuss election cooperation in the Upper House election, which is difficult to coordinate, on the 11th after the party leaders' meeting on the 10th, and the secretary-generals will discuss again and recommend to each other's candidates. It is expected to confirm that adjustments will be made for each individual constituency.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi and WFP Secretary-General confirm cooperation on food assistance to Ukrainian refugees

2022-03-11 00:10:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi met with UN Secretary-General of the World Food Program, WFP, in an online format, and confirmed that he would work closely with refugees to provide food assistance.

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