Prime Minister Abe's intention to resign The reaction of the political world is... 15:05 on August 28
It is a political reaction that Prime Minister Abe has decided to resign as Prime Minister.
Foreign Minister Mogi “A lot of regrets”
Foreign Minister Mogi told NHK, “For seven years and eight months, he was a prime minister with a strong presence both inside and outside Japan, including the revitalization of the Japanese economy, strengthening the Japan-US alliance, and diplomacy involving the globe. It's a shame to be retired even though I'm ill, and I want to continue all the achievements and ideas of Prime Minister Abe."
Nishimura Economic Recovery Minister "I never imagined"
Nishimura, the Minister for Economic Recovery, told NHK, “I had never imagined that Prime Minister Abe had been working in the same way for the past few days, so I had no idea. Since we have also received direction from the Minister and decided the future direction today, the government will work to prevent infections and achieve socio-economic activities at the same time."
One of the Deputy Ministers
One of the deputy ministers told NHK's interview, "I was very surprised because I hadn't heard anything in advance. The Prime Minister Abe would advance the constitutional revision, the Northern Territories issue, and the abduction issue by North Korea. It's a pity I was just hoping that I could do it. I wanted him to continue for at least his full term." In addition, he said, "The choice of the succeeding prime minister depends on how long Prime Minister Abe can continue and how long he must be elected."
Chairman of the LDP political survey, “I want to confirm the facts”
LDP's political research president Kishida told reporters in Niigata City that he "want to confirm the facts."
Acting Secretary-General Inada of the LDP "Honestly, I'm surprised"
Said to NHK, “I was really surprised because it was a situation I had not expected at all. The new coronavirus has not yet converged, the future is not foreseeable, and the security environment is severe, so it is a political void. Prime Minister Abe pays homage to the fact that he has worked hard with all his might in terms of economic, security, and Japan's presence in diplomacy for nearly eight years since he regained power. I want to do it."
One of the LDP ministers with experience
One of the Liberal Democratic Party's ministers had an interview with NHK, saying, "I'm very surprised and at a loss. The prime minister here is probably a fight against chronic illness. There is also a response, so I can not leave a blank, so I would like to think about the response within the party."
Ritsumin, An Sumi-kuni vs. Chairman, "A new political situation is born."
"We are very surprised if the press is true, it was harder to continue working than we were concerned about," said the chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's Azumi Diet measure. The impact on the politics is immeasurable, and a completely different political situation will be created. It will have the greatest impact in the last 10 years, when "Abe Kazuyoshi" will end."
Kimiaki Yamaguchi "I'm surprised"
"The Prime Minister Abe told me that he was resigning. I'm very surprised because it was sudden," said the Komeito representative Yamaguchi.
Communist Secretary General Koike "Responsible Response to the Government and the ruling party"
“The new coronavirus is a serious situation.” If the report is a fact, and the government resigns, it will bring stagnation to national politics,” said the secretary-general of the Communist Party, Koike. I strongly urge you to take responsible measures so that there is no such problem."