We will continue to carefully assess the levels of uncertainty associated with the projected future paths of the economy and prices and to remain attentive to both upside and downside risks, thereby ensuring the appropriate conduct of monetary policy. II.
The Japanese and world economies over the medium to long term: issues and strategic direction  I would now like to discuss medium- to long-term issues facing the Japanese and world economies and what steps should be taken to address them. The key word is "sustainability." In other words, we need to consider what we should do to achieve sustainable growth. A.