Former Pm Abe Apologizes For Past Comments In Diet

Former PM Abe apologizes for past comments in Diet

Former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo says that some previous comments he made in the Diet regarding parties held by his political support group were not factually correct and offered an apology.

Abe was speaking at a Diet committee meeting on Friday, one day after prosecutors brought a summary indictment against his secretary for allegedly misreporting income and expenditures related to the parties.

Kato Comments On Science Council

Kato comments on Science Council

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Katsunobu says the prime minister has jurisdiction over the Science Council of Japan, and that his appointments were made legally.

Kato said at a news conference on Friday that regulatory reforms have been made so that the council can conduct its activities with a comprehensive view through which it's not bound by achievements in fields of expertise.

Nippon Steel Comments On Court Appeal

Nippon Steel comments on court appeal

Nippon Steel says it believes that the wartime labor issue was settled completely and finally by an agreement signed by Japan and South Korea in 1965, when the two countries normalized ties.

The company added that it will continue to deal with the matter appropriately, based on bilateral diplomatic negotiations.

Suga Comments On Us Pulling Out Of Who

Suga comments on US pulling out of WHO

Japan's top spokesperson has expressed hope to continue cooperating with the United States over the coronavirus and other global health issues. The remark follows Washington's official notification to the United Nations of its intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide said he is aware of the move. He also said he understands that the withdrawal will take place in one year.

French Olympic Head Comments On 2020 Games

French Olympic head comments on 2020 games

The head of the French Olympic Committee says the coronavirus pandemic must have reached its peak by the end of May for the Tokyo Olympics to be held on schedule.

Denis Masseglia made the remark in a telephone interview with the Reuters news agency on Monday.

Suga Comments On Coronavirus Infections

Suga comments on coronavirus infections

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the country will continue taking steps to prevent the spread of pneumonia that is caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

Suga spoke to reporters on Wednesday. He said Japan has to be more vigilant against a possible outbreak in the country, as the disease is spreading in China.

Suga Comments On Port To Give Supply To Destroyer

Suga comments on port to give supply to destroyer

The Japanese government's top spokesperson has said a Maritime Self-Defense Force ship will receive supplies at a port in the Middle East on waters where an information-gathering mission is planned. But he did not name a specific port.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters on Wednesday about a government plan to send the destroyer Takanami to the area next month. The ship will gather information to ensure the safety of commercial ships with ties to Japan.