In Kuwait, an oil-producing country in the Middle East, parliamentary elections were held, and three former cabinet ministers lost their elections, resulting in a harsh look at the government.
Kuwait supplies nearly 10% of the crude oil imported by Japan, but as the forces critical of the government intensify their pursuit, the focus is on whether the government can continue to operate stably in the future.
Kuwait held a parliamentary election to select 50 members of parliament on the 29th, and forces critical of the government revealed to NHK that they are expected to win 25 to 30 seats.
"We feel we have won," said front-runner Shuaib Mwaizuli, who said he expects the party to maintain its pre-election status.
On the other hand, three former ministerial candidates were defeated, resulting in a harsh look at the government centered on the royal family.
In Kuwait, the government, which is centered on the royal family, and the parliament are at odds, and political turmoil continues, with the parliament being repeatedly dissolved.
Kuwait is a major oil-producing country in the Middle East, supplying nearly 10% of the crude oil imported by Japan. is the focus.