The BOJ Gov and Japan's PM meet at least twice a year.

Kishida is new to the office after Suga's resignation and the election last weekend.

Kuroda is Kishida's residence for lunch and a meeting.

Kuroda met with Finance Minister Suzuki and Economy Minister Yamagiwa on Tuesday this week:

  • agreed to cooperation in line with commitments made in a 2013 joint statement under PM Abe

After Tuesday's meeting, comments from Economy Minister Yamagiwa

  • "The most important issue was to reaffirm the joint statement"
  • "The government and the BOJ must keep close contact with each other. The BOJ aims to achieve the 2% price stability target while we proceed with the economic growth strategy."