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Council for Science and Technology Policy
Friday, September 13, 2013
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (2)
Photograph of the Prime Minister listening to the presentation (1)
Photograph of the Prime Minister listening to the presentation (2)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2013 (114th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
During the meeting, discussion took place on the "implementation status of the Comprehensive Strategy on Science, Technology and Innovation," "establishment of the specialist committee on priority issues, and other matters," "next steps of the Council for Science and Technology Policy," "new low-carbon technology plan (draft revision)," and "recent science and technology trend, 'power electronics.'"
Based on the discussion, the Prime Minister said,
"Thank you for another round of lively discussions today. I would like to make four remarks.
First, today, the Council identified measures which should be given priority in the science and technology budget for FY2014. We will make sure that this is reflected in the process of formulating next fiscal year's budget and that this contributes to creating a focused budget.
Second, the two programs to be established, the Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) and Innovative Research and Development Promotion Program (ImPACT), are part of the National Emphasis Program, which will be key to paving the way for the future of Japan. We will strongly push these two major programs forward.
Third, with regard to the future themes for consideration which were proposed by expert members of the Council, this goal 'to become an innovation-friendly country' is a critical issue which we cannot avoid, and I would like to ask that vigorous discussions are carried out in line with the proposal.
Lastly, the new low-carbon technology plan which was decided today is an important pillar for implementing the 'proactive diplomatic strategy on global warming.' I hope that this plan is steadily executed, and at the same time, relevant Cabinet members, including the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister of the Environment, and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, make use of the plan for Japan's diplomatic benefit."
