On the 22nd, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura met with Governor Masao Uchibori, Mayor Jun Yoshida of Okuma Town, and Mayor of Futaba Town Shiro Izawa at the Fukushima Prefectural Government Office. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura explained that the ministerial meeting held on the same day decided to release the treated water from the 24th at the earliest. He said, "The prime minister and other related ministers have confirmed that the government will take full responsibility until the treatment of the treated water is completed."
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura (right) receiving requests from local mayors including Governor Uchibori (third from left)
