6. Closing remarks

In the face of numerous adversities, our forebears rose up strongly each time and forged the path to the future. One of them, Goto Shinpei, the seventh mayor of Tokyo, devoted his life to nurturing people and laid the foundation for Tokyo's growth through urban development that draws out the power of people. We must carry on this spirit and take the next step forward.

The COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis are drastically changing our lives and values, and are also forcing structural changes in society. But beyond this ordeal awaits a future brimming with huge possibilities. There is no doubt that it is the power of people that will seize these opportunities and shape the future.

“First is people, second is people, and third is people.” Again taking these words of Goto Shinpei to heart, we must carefully nurture people who hold the future in their hands and create a society where differences are accepted and everyone plays an active role. We are determined to achieve a sustainable recovery and build a Tokyo full of hope for tomorrow. I ask for the understanding and cooperation of the citizens of Tokyo and the members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.

Including the matters to which I have already referred, a total of 32 bills have been presented to this regular session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, including 1 budget bill and 15 ordinance bills, for deliberation among the Assembly members.

This concludes my policy address to the Assembly. Thank you.