This page summarizes a press conference by Minister Taira on October 17, 2025. The Minister highlighted achievements including expansion of My Number Card services, realization of digital health and driver's licenses, nationwide rollout of emergency services, and iPhone integration. He emphasized the Cyber Defense Capability Enhancement Act as his major accomplishment, leading to establishment of the National Cyber Operations Center with a vice-minister-level Cyber Official. For the successor, he requested continued development of cyber capabilities and strengthened alliance cooperation. Regarding ongoing coalition negotiations between the LDP and Japan Innovation Party, he refrained from commentary, deferring to party leadership decisions.
