Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito representative Yamaguchi met on the financial resources for emergency measures in light of rising prices, and the gap between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party has not been filled with the need for a supplementary budget. We have confirmed that the secretary-generals of both parties will rush to make adjustments.
Regarding the financial resources for emergency measures in light of the rise in prices due to the situation in Ukraine, the Liberal Democratic Party wants to respond with a reserve fund for this year's budget with an emphasis on speed, while the Komeito has established a supplementary budget in the current Diet session. I am asking you to prepare for the unforeseen situation.
Under these circumstances, Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito representative Yamaguchi met for about an hour while having lunch at the Prime Minister's Office on the 20th.
At the meeting, the secretary-generals of both parties will be urged to coordinate the handling of financial resources and support measures for people who are in need of living, considering that the government will put together emergency measures next week. I confirmed.
They also exchanged opinions on the depreciation of the yen for the first time in about 20 years, and agreed that sharp fluctuations in the market would not be desirable, and that they would respond while paying close attention to trends in the global economy.
After this, Mr. Yamaguchi told reporters about emergency measures, "I would like to proceed with discussions centered on the secretary-general, including the contents. I know exactly where there is a gap, so I firmly communicate the purpose of the request and the LDP side I want you to understand. "