they said he needed a longer term plan, but physicalar what they are seeing, they are reportive of the prime minister's politics. the leaders said the measures taken by the u.s., eurozone and japan helped reduce risks to the global economy. economic activity and employment in most advanced nations have yet to recover. they also referred to the policies and challenges of certain countries. they said japan's economic growth will be supported by short-term fiscal stimulus and easing and the strategy for boosting sector investments. the leaders said japan will need to compile a medium term plan to improve the fiscal standing. prime minister abe announced other g 8 leaders said japan's economic recovery was positive for the global economy. >> translator: i told the other leaders that japan needed drastic measures like my three hours to call the country out on deflation. and the figures for production, consumption, and the job market have already improved. i told them we need to promote more growth strategies. the leaders approached me with various opinions, but i won their approval regardin