Political News(2024/08/17) News of Japan

Kamikawa conveys intention to run to PM; Kobayashi to make decision soon; Motegi not yet clear

2024-08-17 19:01:00
Eleven names have been put forward so far in the running for next month's LDP presidential election to decide the successor to Prime Minister Kishida. On the 17th, Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Prime Minister Kishida and conveyed his desire to run. Takayuki Kobayashi also indicated that he will soon decide whether to run. Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi reportedly called for support in front of her supporters if she were to run. Meanwhile, Secretary-General Motegi, who has hinted at his desire to run, has continued to avoid making a clear statement.

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LDP presidential election: Kobayashi to hold press conference next week to announce candidacy; Foreign Minister Kamikawa requests support

2024-08-17 06:05:00
In the run-up to next month's LDP presidential election to decide the successor to Prime Minister Kishida, Takayuki Kobayashi, who is supported by mid-ranking and young lawmakers, is making arrangements to hold a press conference as early as next week to announce his candidacy. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has conveyed his desire to run to lawmakers he is acquainted with and has begun asking for their support.

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