The 203rd Extraordinary Diet Session Opens October 26, 13:47
The 203rd Extraordinary Diet Session was convened on the 26th, and the opening ceremony was held with His Majesty the Emperor.
The opening ceremony was held at the House of Councilors plenary session after 1:00 pm.
First, on behalf of both Houses of Representatives, Speaker of the House of Representatives Oshima said, "The situation inside and outside the country is really severe. We are deeply aware of the current situation and take necessary and appropriate measures such as measures against the new coronavirus. We must take prompt steps to improve the stability of people's lives and contribute to the realization of 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. As the Diet, as the supreme body of state power, addresses the immediate internal and external problems. I sincerely hope that we will fully fulfill that mission and respond to the trust of the people. "
The opening ceremony is normally open to all members of both Houses of Representatives, but due to measures against the new coronavirus, the attendees are the same as in the previous Diet, including Prime Minister Suga, ministers, and representatives of each denomination. It was squeezed to about a percentage.