Kono, Minister of Defense LDP presidential election "It is important to reflect the voices of the party members firmly" August 30 17:06
Defense Minister Kono told reporters in Tokyo about the way of the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Abe, "I will firmly reflect the voices of the members who are supporting the LDP, so I will decide the next. I think it's important."
After that, Minister of the Environment Koizumi expressed his desire to support if Minister Kono would run, "I think that Mr. Koizumi is one person who can be a candidate for president, so I would appreciate it. I would like to make a decision in consultation with everyone."