Japan's Hirano: govt appreciates BOJ funding move

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TOKYO Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesman said on Tuesday that the government welcomes the Bank of Japan's decision to start a new funding operation.

"The central bank has responded quickly and appropriately to the current economic situation," Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano told a news conference.

"It is important to support the economy with fiscal and monetary policy." (Reporting by Stanley White) ((stanley.white@thomsonreuters.com; +81 3 6441 1984; Reuters Messaging: stanley.white.reuters.com@reuters.net)) ((If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com))