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The 30th Meeting of the IT Strategic Headquarters Monday, May 30, 2005 JAPANESE The 30th meeting of the IT Strategic Headquarters was held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence. With the participation of newly appointed experts, who serve as regular members of the Headquarters, discussion took place at the meeting on the ways to advance IT strategies and the information security policy. A decision was also made to establish the "Information Security Policy Commission" (tentative) to be chaired by the Chief Cabinet Secretary under the IT Strategic Headquarters. In closing the meeting, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said, "Achieving our goal of becoming the world's most advanced IT nation is becoming increasingly feasible. At the same time, we will face some challenges in maintaining such potential. I ask for your effort and support in this regard."