Press Conference by the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

Q&As

(Abridged)

REPORTER: I believe that earlier today, Mr. Akira Banzai, President of JA-ZENCHU (Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives), announced his resignation. Can you please share with us the Government’s present views on this matter?

DEPUTY CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY KATO: I am aware that a regular press conference by the President of JA-ZENCHU was held from 3 p.m. today and that the President announced his resignation during the press conference. As I am not aware of the details, I would like to refrain from commenting on this matter. In any case, we would like to express our appreciation to President Banzai for the efforts he has put into the reform of agricultural cooperatives.  

(Abridged)