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Press Conference on the Earthquake with its epicenter under Northern Osaka Prefecture
June 18, 2018
Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference
[Provisional Translation]
On June 18, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
With respect to the earthquake with its epicenter under northern Osaka Prefecture, the Prime Minister said,
“On the earthquake centered in Osaka, the Government is acting in unity under the basic principle of putting people’s lives first. Firstly, to grasp the damage situation immediately. Next, to exert every effort for the relief and rescue of those affected by this disaster. Then, to provide correct information to the public at appropriate times and in appropriate manners. I have instructed on these three points. While we are currently assessing the damage situation, we will take every possible measure to respond to the situation, working closely with relevant municipalities.
After this, I will be heading to the Crisis Management Center.”
