27 Quotes by Shoichi Nakagawa

Yes, I'm worried ... they're a country that's trying to become a market economy and we need them to take a proper response,

My understanding is that a direction has been shown toward (resolving the issue).

I apologize for not fully explaining that there had been a change in the plan.

If a private company were to start activities in the area,

If it is indeed a risky portion, it is against the import program and quite regrettable.

He is a good premier and I want him to continue,

I admire Mr. Koizumi, who stood by his beliefs, ... All China has to do is show a mature reaction. It's not for us to predict whether (the visit) had an effect or not.

Japan is ready for compromise when it is necessary, (but) we will be aggressively demanding a certain part in the negotiations while we make concessions in other areas,

Our country needs to cope with supply disruptions on the international market and we need to prioritise product supply (over crude), ... So we decided to cut mandatory commercial stock levels.