202nd Extraordinary Diet Session Opening Ceremony September 17, 14:12
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The opening ceremony of the 202nd Extraordinary Diet Session was held on the 17th at the House of Councilors plenary session with His Majesty the Emperor.
Following the extraordinary Diet session convened on the 16th, the opening ceremony was held on the 17th at the House of Councilors plenary session from 1:00 pm.
First, on behalf of both Houses of Representatives, Chairman of the House of Representatives Oshima said, "Japan is facing a serious situation due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus infection, and the situation surrounding society and the economy is extremely severe. We must be deeply aware of the current situation, take necessary measures, make every effort to improve the stability of people's lives, and make every effort to contribute to world peace and prosperity. "
After this, His Majesty the Emperor said, "It is my deep pleasure
to meet with
all the people who represent all the people. The
Diet is the supreme body of national rights in dealing with the problems at home and abroad. I hope that I will fully fulfill that mission and respond to the trust of the people. "
The opening ceremony is normally attended by all 710 members of both Houses of Representatives, but on the 17th, about 20% of the attendees were Prime Minister Kan, ministers, and representatives of each denomination for the new coronavirus countermeasures. It was narrowed down to.