Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Isozaki acknowledged that it was reported that Secretary Kishida's eldest son, Shotaro, who accompanied Prime Minister Kishida on a tour of Europe and the United States, went sightseeing in an official car. Once again, he clarified the idea of ​​checking the operational status of the car.

"Weekly Shincho" released on the 26th said that when Prime Minister Kishida visited five countries in Europe and America this month, Shotaro, the eldest son and secretary who accompanied Prime Minister Kishida, went sightseeing and shopping locally using an official car. reported.



Regarding this, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Isozaki said at a press conference, ``When officials who are not attending the event on the Prime Minister's overseas visit use an official vehicle to inspect or visit, the content and importance of the work and the destination In light of the safety situation and traffic conditions, we are operating within the necessary range.I am aware that we have been operating in this way, including this overseas visit."



On the other hand, he said, "Based on the points pointed out, I would like to check the operational status of the official car again during this visit."