[HIGHLIGHTS] Former Secretary-General of the Abe faction and former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura solidifies his intention to attend the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee

Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura confirmed his intention to attend the Political Ethics Committee. Nishimura is the new Secretary-General of the Abe faction in the Liberal Democratic Party.

The Liberal Democratic party intends to inform the opposition party about the status of intra-party coordination and create an environment for the passage of the new fiscal year budget bill in the House of Representatives. The battle between the ruling and opposition parties is expected to continue. The Diet rejected a motion of no confidence in Moriyama, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.