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On April 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework at the Prime Minister’s Office.
 
At the meeting, a discussion was held on the initiatives under the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework, the direction for future initiatives, and the revisions to the “Future Direction Under the Framework.”
 
Based on the discussion, the Prime Minister said,
“There will be no revitalization of Japan without the reconstruction of Fukushima. The Abe administration has exerted every effort with that conviction. Reconstruction must not mean simple restoration. Rather, it must pursue new possibilities with a view to the future. In this sense, the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework, which promotes the creation of new industries, is precisely such a trump card for the materialization of Fukushima’s reconstruction.   
 
The first phase of the Fukushima Robot Test Field is set to be opened this July, in Minamisoma City. Construction will also commence on the world’s largest hydrogen production plant in Namie Town. Now, we are seeing the emergence of a society of the future in Fukushima.
 
Governor Uchibori has joined us here today. Based on the approved Intensive Promotion Plan, the national and prefectural governments will cooperate on various initiatives to further promote the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework.
 
I ask that the relevant ministries and agencies work together as one and promote various initiatives, including the creation of industrial clusters and acceleration of human resource development, by responding meticulously to the needs of the local communities, while completely eliminating any silos and thoroughly applying an on-site approach.
 
All Cabinet members are ‘Ministers for Reconstruction.’ I would like you all to reaffirm this mindset and, while bearing in mind Governor Uchibori’s remarks earlier, proactively take whatever measures you can, from your respective standpoints, in order to live up to the expectations of the local communities. Thank you.”