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Monday, October 6, 2014 (PM)
Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)
[Provisional Translation]
Q&As
- The Japan-U.S. Summit meeting during the APEC in Beijing
- The speculation of the Nobel Peace Prize for this year
REPORTER: It has been reported that arrangements are being made for a Japan-U.S. summit meeting between Prime Minister Abe and President Obama during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Beijing in November. Is this true? What is the status of the arrangements?
CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SUGA: I have no knowledge of this at this time. I gather it has not gotten that far. I think this work is just starting.
REPORTER: There is speculation that the favorite for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, to be announced this week, are the Japanese people working for conserving Article 9 of the Constitution that renounces war. It is thought that this is because of the tensions in East Asia and Ukraine. Although this is just a speculation, can you please share your comments if you have any?
CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SUGA: I would like to refrain from commenting during the speculation stage. I believe it is no more than a projection.
