Regarding former Prime Minister Abe's state funeral, Prime Minister Kishida reiterated his policy of examining the government's response. He has revealed his intention to proceed with the examination of the state funeral.

In this, Prime Minister Kishida said about the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe held on the 26th, "I was able to send former Prime Minister Abe in a solemn and heartfelt manner. , More than 25,000 people stood at the flower offering stand at Chidorigafuchi alone.As chairman of the funeral committee, I would like to express my gratitude again."


He also said, "Although the 'national funeral' ended successfully, I sincerely accept the various opinions and criticisms I received from the public, and I would like to make use of them in the future. I will also leave a record to contribute to future discussions. It's important to go," he said, reiterating his policy of verifying the government's response.


Regarding the specific verification method, he said, ``First, we will hear the opinions of a wide range of experts, and we will start by organizing the issues and opinions regarding the ``national funeral'' and proceed with the work so that we can present it as soon as possible.


After that, he clarified his intention to proceed with the examination of the state funeral, which can obtain a wide understanding of the people, such as the appropriate amount and scale.


In addition, he announced that he would promptly show the preliminary figures of the expenses for the "national funeral" and announce the final figures after the necessary procedures were completed.

I want to quickly show the cost of a "national funeral"

Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the prime minister's official residence, "Regarding the costs of the national funeral, in addition to the costs of the ceremony itself, we are currently dealing with the hospitality costs and security costs necessary for the implementation within the established budget. So, we have shown the expected amount in advance based on certain assumptions."


After that, "Since the 'national funeral' has ended, we would like to promptly compile and show the preliminary figures for the actual expenses. I want to do it," he said.

Prime Minister Kishida talks about economic measures, House of Representatives Speaker Hosoda, Japan-China relations, etc.

Prime Minister Kishida also responded to reporters' inquiries on matters other than "national funerals."

New Comprehensive Economic Measures “Boldly Focusing on Three Priority Areas”

In anticipation of this year's supplementary budget, Prime Minister Kishida will hold a cabinet meeting on the 30th to present the pillars of the new comprehensive economic measures to be compiled next month, and instruct ministers to conduct specific considerations. showed an idea.


After that, he said, "I would like to formulate drastic measures in three priority areas: dealing with high prices and the weak yen, structural wage increases, and investment and reforms for growth."


"Japan has overcome the corona crisis and normalization of socio-economic activities is progressing, but recently, soaring energy and food prices have hit households directly, and concerns about a global recession have become risk factors for the Japanese economy. I will do everything in my power to deal with the current high prices, and give top priority to revitalizing the Japanese economy by accelerating the 'new capitalism.'"

A new system will be created to ease the drastic change in electricity rates

Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the prime minister's official residence, "Looking ahead to the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, the natural gas market continues to soar, and further increases in electricity prices are inevitable. In the form of a revision, there is a possibility that the price will be raised by 20% to 30% at once."


In addition, he said, "In order to avoid such a situation, we decided to create a new system aimed at mitigating drastic changes, and to protect the lives of people and the activities of companies that have difficulty passing on cost increases. I would like to thoroughly exchange opinions with the ruling party on the specific contents of the system, and include a draft in the compilation at the end of October."

Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda

Regarding Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda, he said, ``As the chairman of the three powers, you should respond appropriately at your own discretion, and I will refrain from commenting.''


Regarding whether Hosoda, Speaker of the House of Representatives, should be subject to an investigation by the LDP, he said, ``As the chairman of the three powers, the response to such a case is to be determined by the legislature itself. From the standpoint of the separation of the three powers, the LDP president's instruction or approach to the chief of the three powers involves various problems, and is an issue that must be considered. Shouldn't we think about each response by considering the weight?"

Building Stable Japan-China Relations through the Efforts of Both Sides

Regarding Japan-China relations, he said, "Currently, Japan-China relations face many challenges and pending issues as well as various possibilities. It is important to reconsider the starting point of the normalization of diplomatic relations 50 years ago, and to build a constructive and stable relationship between Japan and China through the efforts of both sides while looking ahead to the next 50 years.” rice field.


In addition, when asked by the press corps whether he plans to hold a summit meeting with President Xi Jinping in the future, he replied, "Nothing has been decided at the moment, but I will insist on what I should insist on and ask for responsible action. At the same time, I would like to take the stance of continuing dialogue at various levels, including issues of concern."