Kuroda highlighted differences between the BOJ's climate approach and those of some European counterparts, saying it had no plans to hand-pick "green" bonds in its asset-buying programme
Kuroda said economic activity will remain below pre-pandemic levels for the time being as curbs to prevent the spread of the virus weigh on service industries
Markets are focusing on Kuroda's post-meeting briefing (0630 GMT) for his views on how the Fed's latest rate hike signal could affect markets and the BOJ's policy outlook.