Do not resign! Do not split! Ishiba Sho and three former prime ministers held talks and made a firm statement!
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Sho met with the senior advisor of Asō Taro, Vice President菅直人 (Kan Naoto), and former Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on the afternoon of the 23rd.
After the meeting with the three former prime ministers, Ishiba Sho held a press conference. Regarding his future after the results of the House of Councillors election, he denied media reports of his resignation and stated that to accelerate the response to policy issues, there must not be a political vacuum, and the succession of the prime minister is the only option.
"I invited the senior advisor Asō, Vice President Kan, and former Prime Minister Kishida, along with Secretary-General Morioka, for a discussion. Apart from the shared strong sense of crisis, it is absolutely unacceptable for the party to split, and we had various discussions."
"Regarding my future, the meeting did not mention it at all. Although some reports claimed I would resign, I have never made such a statement, and there is no factual basis as reported."
"Although Japan and the United States have reached an agreement, the number of export items to the U.S. exceeds 4,000, which is a very significant issue for each company and operator. It is extremely important to respond seriously to ensure the implementation of the agreement."
"After the return of Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa Kyosuke tomorrow, I will receive a report, and we will do our utmost to ensure the proper protection of people's lives."
Ishiba Sho's Governance Crisis
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