Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗) said that the specific methods of monetary policy should be left to the Bank of Japan and emphasized coordination between the government and the Bank of Japan ahead of the policy meeting being held through the 18th. She expressed the view that the Bank of Japan should conduct appropriate monetary policy aimed at achieving the 2% price stability target on a sustainable and stable basis.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗) said that the specific methods of monetary policy should be left to the Bank of Japan, emphasizing the government’s view.
At a press conference following the Cabinet reshuffle, she said the government and the Bank of Japan were working closely together and that the government expected the Bank of Japan to conduct appropriate monetary policy based on economic, price and financial conditions. She presented the government’s official view ahead of the policy meeting being held through the 18th.
Regarding the economic policy based on the responsible and proactive fiscal policy she advocates, she emphasized her intention to promote it by strengthening communication to secure market confidence.