In an interview with the monthly magazine, former Liberal Democratic Party Prime Minister Abe named four foreign ministers, Foreign Minister Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato, Chief Cabinet Secretary Shimomura, and former Prime Minister Kishida. In response, the four people made a series of remarks such as "I'm honored."
Of these, Foreign Minister Motegi told reporters after the faction meeting, "I am very honored to have been named by the respected former Prime Minister Abe, but as a member of the Suga Cabinet, he took on the important task of foreign affairs. We must give top priority to measures against the new corona, and we want to concentrate on it. "
In addition, former political research chairman Kishida said, "I have not heard Mr. Abe's true intentions directly, but I am honored if he is evaluated. However, regardless of the evaluation, I am making a solid effort as a politician. I have to do it. "
On the other hand, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference on the 26th, "I am grateful for your evaluation. As Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Suga Cabinet, I would like to fulfill my responsibilities so that the Cabinet can produce results together." "I am honored to be the chairman of the party's political investigation, so my current position is to firmly support Prime Minister Suga," said Shimomura, the chairman of the political investigation.