At the Liberal Democratic Party's party convention, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that only the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party can take power in the face of historical changes and challenges such as the situation in Ukraine and the new Corona, and the House of Councilors in the summer. He called for unity to win the election.
The Liberal Democratic Party's party convention was held at a hotel in Tokyo on the morning of the 13th, and was held in the form of narrowing down the attendees following last year as a measure against the new corona.
In his speech, Prime Minister Kishida mentioned the situation in Ukraine at the beginning, saying, "Innocent citizens and children in the future are dying precious lives at this moment. This Russian outrage is not only in Europe but also in the order of the world including Asia. It is a challenge to peace and peace. "
He expressed his intention to do everything in his power to realize UN reform, in addition to further strengthening Japan's defense capabilities and the Japan-US alliance.
On the other hand, regarding the upper house election in the summer, "It is a battle to gain" power "to face major historical changes such as the situation in Ukraine and the new corona. We can't leave this country to anyone else. We have to do it, "he emphasized, calling for unity for victory.
Regarding the relationship with the Komeito, "Political stability is indispensable to protect the lives of the people no matter what happens. The House of Councilors election will also be won in cooperation with the public and will be responsible for political stability. ".
Regarding the constitutional amendment, he said, "The four amendments presented by the Liberal Democratic Party are all issues that must be addressed now, and we will have a good dialogue with the people and achieve the party policy."
Komeito representative Yamaguchi, who attended as a guest, received a party leader meeting with Prime Minister Kishida on the 10th of this month and agreed with the Liberal Democratic Party to make recommendations to each other in the Upper House election. While confirming the specific situation of the election district, we would like to take steps with mutual results. "
At the party convention, in addition to the revision of the party rules that Prime Minister Kishida set in the presidential election last year, "up to the first term, one year, and the third term," regarding the limitation of the term of office of party executives, efforts will be made to realize the constitutional amendment. We have decided on an exercise policy that includes things such as strengthening.