Japan Fujii:L/T rates reflect govt fiscal discipline

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TOKYO Dec 2 (Reuters) - Moves in long-term bond yields reflect the government's commitment to maintain the trust of the bond market with fiscal discipline, Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said on Wednesday.

Fujii, who spoke to reporters, also said it was important to ensure a sound bond market as the government compiles the budget for the fiscal year starting next April. (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))