Telephone meeting with IOC Presidents of the Tokyo Olympic and Para Organizing Committee Received Prime Minister's resignation August 29, 1:14
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Abe, Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee and others held a telephone conversation with Bach and others of the IOC = International Olympic Committee from 7 pm on the 28th.
According to the executives of the Organizing Committee, telephone talks will be held at the request of Chairman Bach, Prime Minister Mori will have a press conference with Prime Minister Abe, and the next Prime Minister will also aim to hold a safe and secure convention. He said, "I was relieved," he said, confirming that both sides will continue to work together to hold the event.
In addition, Chairman Mori said, "When Prime Minister Abe invited the Tokyo Games, he took the lead in winning the event. In March, he decided to postpone an unprecedented one year. I would like to ask for your continued support and pray for the recovery. The Organizing Committee will continue to work closely with the people concerned to make efforts for the safe and secure operation of the tournament."