Japan wants to speed up the restart of nuclear power plants and introduce strict controls in the supervision of nuclear energy, the Japan Times reported.

The plans are contained in a draft economic and fiscal policy – the first major policy document drafted by prime minister Fumio Kishida, who became leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party late last year.

The document was approved by the government on 7 June. It says nuclear power will accelerate decarbonisation, increase energy independence and support climate policy goals.