Japan's economy minister says he respects central bank independence

Japan's ​economy ‌minister Minoru Kiuchi ​said on Tuesday he ‌respects the central bank's independence in setting monetary policy ‌as stipulated by law. Kiuchi, ‌seen as among the reflationist allies of Prime Minister ⁠Sanae ​Takaichi, ⁠also said he hoped ⁠to attend the Bank of ​Japan's next policy meeting ⁠on October 29-30 if ⁠the ​schedule permits.

Kiuchi made the remarks during a ⁠news conference after a regular cabinet ⁠meeting.