Nothing new there..
- Must prevent currency, electricity costs from driving companies abroad
- Fx intervention not targeting specific levels
- Expects Japan economic recovery on reconstruction demand after post- earthquake temporary slump
- Concerned over delayed recovery in the US
- Closely watching overseas risks including Europe debt problems
- Sticking to aim of achieving primary budget surplus in FY2020/21
- Wants BOJ to continue to support economy whilst working closely with government
Asked if he intends to run for PM, says only thinking of fulfilling current duty as FinMin