Following the Bank of Japan's decision to raise its policy rate, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Jōnai Minoru (城内 実) said at a press conference after a Cabinet meeting that he expected the government and the BOJ to continue close coordination and ensure the appropriate conduct of monetary policy.
According to Kyodo News, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Jōnai Minoru (城内 実) commented at a press conference after a Cabinet meeting following news that the Bank of Japan had raised its policy rate as of 16:38 on 18 September 2026.
Jōnai Minoru (城内 実) said he continued to expect the government and the Bank of Japan to coordinate closely in conducting monetary policy appropriately.