Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine, what is the reaction of the political circle?

This is the reaction of the political circles to Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine.

LDP Secretary-General Motegi: "It is of great significance to directly confirm the situation on the ground"

LDP Secretary-General Motegi told NHK, "At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the situation in Ukraine and assistance to Ukraine will be major themes, and it is of great significance for Prime Minister Kishida to visit Kyiv and hold talks with President Zelensky to directly confirm the situation on the ground."

Liberal Democratic Party Election Committee Chairman Moriyama: "I pray for your safe return"

LDP election committee chairman Moriyama told reporters in Fukushima City, "I received a phone call from Prime Minister Kishida saying, 'I'm going to Ukraine, and I couldn't contact you in advance because of this situation.' It is important that the situation is brought under control as soon as possible, and I believe that Prime Minister Kishida will fulfill his responsibilities admirably as the chair of the G1. However, we are in a state of war, and I have a strong feeling that we must pray for his safe return."

Representative Izumi Rikmin: "It is important to have a report in the Diet after returning to Japan"

Izumi, a representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, told reporters in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, "Now that all the leaders of the G7 will meet with President Zelensky, I think we have laid the groundwork for the G7 Hiroshima Summit Japan.

He added, "Since this is a visit to Ukraine where the war is taking place, we understand that we naturally have no choice but to respond while keeping information confidential to a certain extent, and it is important that you report to the Diet after you return to Japan."

Secretary-General Okada: "Discuss what is required"

At a press conference in Oita City, Secretary-General Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said, "I would like to welcome Prime Minister Kishida to Ukraine, and I would like him to thoroughly discuss with President Zelensky what is required of the Japan."

He then stated, "In the sense that the G7 Hiroshima Summit will be held and Japan holds the presidency, it would be very beneficial to exchange views face-to-face, and when you return to Japan, I would like you to talk about the significance of your visit in the Diet.

Komei Yamaguchi: "Candid talk with President Zelensky"

Mr. Yamaguchi, a representative of the New Komeito Party, said, "As the chair of the G7, it is very significant that I was able to visit at this timing, and it is important to confirm our stance of maintaining the international order based on the rule of law and to convey our feelings of solidarity. I would like him to have frank discussions with President Zelensky so that the Japan's role in reconstruction and humanitarian assistance can be fully demonstrated as soon as possible."