In the Diet, the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors has begun deliberation on the supplementary budget for this year.

Regarding the strengthening of defense capabilities, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to fully protect the lives and property of the people through comprehensive efforts such as revitalizing the economy and enhancing national power.

Yuko Mori about the abduction issue by North Korea

Yuko Mori of the Constitutional Democratic Party said about the abduction issue by North Korea, "Shigeo Iizuka, the former representative of the abduction victims' family association who died, asked for a concrete process chart, but the process chart is the solution. Do you intend to make it as? "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are making various efforts under the hood as diplomatic efforts for the major purpose of solving the abduction problem in the international community, but we will clarify it due to future diplomatic negotiations. I can't publish the schedule, but I would like to make diplomatic efforts so that I can get results. "

Liberal Democratic Party Shinya Fujiki About Food Security

Shinya Fujiki of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "It is not a problem that can be solved only by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Kishida, the government has set up a new headquarters to oversee food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries policies. We should work together to discuss strengthening food security. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "The" Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries / Regional Vitality Creation Headquarters ", which I am the head of, is promoting the smart agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry, strengthening export power, and greening. By reorganizing this organization, we would like to thoroughly consider strengthening food security and work together with the government. "

About the realization of a society where people can live a rich life

In addition, Mr. Fujiki said, "Prime Minister Kishida has been appointed as Prime Minister and President, saying,'A shift from neoliberalism.' The implementation of new capitalism is now being sought after by the region. New capitalism With food security as a major pillar, I want all people to make strong efforts to realize a society where they can live affluent lives. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "The basic idea of ​​the new capitalism is that it is necessary for the public and private sectors to cooperate, rather than leaving everything to competition and markets. It means introducing vitality to tackle the challenges. I definitely want to push forward with a new economic model. "

Liberal Democratic Party Hanako Jimi About accepting foreign tourists

In connection with the acceptance of foreign tourists, Hanako Jimi of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "It is an extremely rational request to take out private medical insurance of about several thousand yen so that you can enjoy sightseeing in Japan with peace of mind. So, I want you to consider making it mandatory to join. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are aware that making it mandatory for individual travelers to take out private medical insurance has issues such as the impact on mutual exchanges, so careful consideration is required, but there is a history of non-payment of medical expenses. It is conceivable that the relevant ministries and agencies will cooperate with each other and strongly encourage them to join by disseminating and thoroughly disseminating the stricter immigration examinations to certain people. ".

Komeito Nobuhiro Miura Strengthening defense capabilities

Komeito's Nobuhiro Miura said, "Only the budget is focused on, but when considering true national defense, securing sustainable financial resources, eliminating economic weaknesses, developing science and technology, and domestic industry. We should think in terms of strengthening and comprehensive strength. I want you to come up with the concept of necessary defense costs from a comprehensive perspective. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We should strongly promote the development and innovation of science and technology, revitalize the economy by making efforts to enhance the international competitiveness of industry, and comprehensively enhance national power. We can procure funds and supplies in an emergency. It is also important to promote economic and financial management so that we can secure surplus capacity, and we will make a thorough effort to protect the lives and property of the people. "