The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito will soon begin ruling party talks toward a drastic strengthening of Japan's defense capabilities.

In order to fundamentally strengthen defense capabilities, the government has begun full-fledged discussions on revising three security-related documents and increasing defense spending. We are.



Regarding this, Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research, told reporters after the meeting of the ruling party's policy leaders, "We will further work out the scale, including members, and the timing of the event. We are preparing to kick off in the not too distant future." He said he plans to start negotiations soon.



In addition, Komeito's political affairs research chairman Takagi told reporters, "I would like to start the ruling party consultations as soon as possible."



On the other hand, at the meeting of ruling party policy leaders on the 4th, regarding the wearing of masks as a countermeasure against the new corona, attendees pointed out that ``the public has not been told that outdoor is not necessary in principle.'' Mr. Hagiuda said, He indicated his intention to strengthen communication by the party and the government.