[HIGHLIGHTS] Former Prime Minister Koizumi says, ``If the opposition becomes the only opposition party, it will be difficult for the Liberal Democratic Party.'' Meeting with former Secretary-General Nikai and others

Former Prime Minister Koizumi says, ``If the opposition becomes the only opposition party, it will be difficult for the Liberal Democratic Party'' Meeting held in Tokyo on the night of the 7th was attended by former Prime MinisterKoizumi, former Liberal Democratic party Vice President Yamazaki, former Secretary General Nikai, and others. They then exchanged opinions on the current political situation, the upcoming House of Representatives election, and the Liberal Democrat Party presidential election scheduled for this fall.

Mr. Kozumi clearly stated, ``My son Koizuma, former Minister of the Environment, will not run in the next presidential election.'' "I did," he said.