Akira Amari

While there are risks such as overseas developments, we expect the economy to head toward a moderate recovery thanks to the effect of the various (stimulus) steps taken so far.

I understand why the Greek people are venting their frustration. Fiscal consolidation is not making progress, they are in deflation. The world expects Greece and the EU to cooperate on a final bailout plan.

Negotiations can't work if one side makes no concessions, but there are various domestic restrictions, rice, in particular, is produced across Japan, so we are carefully negotiating while feeling a domestic sense of crisis. I can promise it won't result in anything shocking.

We will not swallow the U.S. demand or close to it. by Akira Amari

We will not swallow the U.S. demand or close to it.

It is a common understanding with the New Zealand trade minister that the TPA is extremely important for the TPP agreement. This is also a shared view among member nations.