Expert Panel of Japan Govt Tasked with Discussing Future Policies on Accepting Foreign Nationals Holds 1st Meeting
A government expert panel tasked with discussing future approaches to accepting foreign nationals held its first meeting on Friday.
A government expert panel responsible for discussing the future policies on accepting foreign nationals convened for its inaugural meeting on Friday. The panel aims to explore the feasibility of establishing numerical targets for the influx of foreigners into the country. To achieve this, they plan to estimate the future foreign population and assess the potential societal impacts up to around 2040.
The projections will encompass the overall number of foreigners, as well as employed individuals, segregated by nationality, age, and residence status. Additionally, the panel will investigate the potential effects on local communities, the economy, labor, and social security systems. They will also consider the perspectives of local governments that host substantial foreign populations.
Kimi Onoda, the economic security minister and overseer of foreign national policy, emphasized the importance of considering the country's basic stance on accepting foreign nationals from both the mid- and long-term perspectives. The government anticipates drafting a foundational policy by next March.
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