At the Liberal Democratic Party faction meeting following the inauguration of the new President Biden of the United States, there were a number of voices welcoming Mr. Biden's stance of emphasizing international cooperation and calling for further strengthening of US-Japan relations.
Foreign Minister Motegi "I want to deepen cooperation on various international issues"
Of these, Foreign Minister Motegi said, "The speech showed our determination to lead the world, and we would like to welcome Japan as an ally. We will further strengthen Japan-US relations and realize a" free and open Indo-Pacific "and the new Corona. We would like to deepen cooperation on various international issues such as anti-virus measures and climate change. "
Secretary General Nikai "It is important to create a scene for discussion"
Secretary-General Nikai said, "If you look at Asia and the world, it is very important that the Japan-US alliance is strong. As our faction, we can create a scene where everyone goes out and talks. It's important. "
Former Chairman of the Board, Fumio Kishida
Former Political Survey Chairman Kishida told reporters, "Returning to the'Paris Agreement'is an expression of the importance of international cooperation. We ask them to tackle global issues while valuing international cooperation and relations with allies. I would like the Kan administration to build a relationship of trust as soon as possible that allows us to cooperate not only in bilateral relations but also in solving global issues. "