At the meeting, the Communist Party's chairman, Kazuo Shii, evaluated that he had cornered his own government regarding the joint struggle with the Constitutional Democratic Party in the lower house elections, and said he would like to maintain an agreement with the Constitutional Democratic Party when the change of government is realized. Was shown.
The Communist Party held a central committee general meeting at the party headquarters to summarize the House of Representatives election, which reduced the number of seats by 2 from before the election to 10 seats.
In this, Shii said, "It is a pity that the party has reduced the number of seats, and I am keenly aware of my responsibility." It should not be underestimated. "
On that basis, regarding the agreement with the Constitutional Democratic Party when the transition of power is realized, he said, "We will continue to do our best to keep sincerely observing and advancing the path of joint struggle between the opposition parties." Shown.
Then, regarding the Upper House election next summer, "We will create a foothold for the change of government with the aim of driving the LDP and Komeito parties and their complementary powers to a small number. And aim for victory. "