BOJ Kuroda: requested by PM to ensure monetary policy helps meet inflation target

Kuroda spoke to reporters after meeting with Abe, Finance Minister Taro Aso and Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to mark the start of Kuroda's second five-year term as BOJ governor.

Aso told reporters the government and BOJ would continue to honour a joint statement that commits the government to ensuring growth and the central bank to achieving price stability.