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Cabinet Decisions: Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Implementation Plan; Visit of President Mattarella of Italy; Acting Ministerial Affairs in Absence of Minister Ito

February 18, 2025

The Cabinet held a meeting on February 18, 2025, and made the following decisions:

Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Implementation Plan

The Cabinet approved the revision of the GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Implementation Plan. The revisions aim to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society and achieve Japan’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Specific measures include:

• Increasing the share of renewable energy in electricity generation to 40% by 2030 and 50-60% by 2040.
• Promoting the adoption of electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.
• Improving energy efficiency in buildings and industries.
• Supporting the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon recycling technologies.

Visit of President Mattarella of Italy

The Cabinet decided to invite the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, for a state visit to Japan from March 20-24, 2025. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between Japan and Italy and promote cooperation in various fields, including culture, science and technology, and economy.

Acting Ministerial Affairs in Absence of Minister Ito

The Cabinet appointed Minister of State for Economic Security Ishii So to act as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in the absence of Minister Ito. Minister Ito is currently on a business trip to the United States.

Cabinet Overview/Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan/President of Italy’s Republic of Mattarella visit to Japan/Representative administrative agency in the absence of Minister Ito

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