Following the conclusion of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives held intensive deliberations, and Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that the desired results had been achieved, including confirming the maintenance of the international order based on the rule of law.
In response, the opposition parties criticized the lack of sufficient guidance toward the abolition of nuclear weapons.
At the beginning of the intensive deliberations of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives held on the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that the outcome of the G7 Hiroshima Summit "conveyed a strong message that we will firmly uphold a free and open international order based on the rule of law, deepened our engagement with countries known as the Global South, and achieved the results as originally intended."
Regarding the participation of President Zelensky of Ukraine, he stated, "It is of historical significance that President Zelensky was included in the G7 and the invited countries to discuss world peace and stability, and that there was a consensus that unilateral changes to the status quo by force are not permitted."
Liberal Democrat Manabu Sakai
Manabu Sakai of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) asked for an explanation of the outcome of the summit so that the public could understand what was Japan gained from the summit, saying, "Many people are interested in the summit, but the theme is difficult, and the results may not have been fully conveyed yet.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We discussed various issues facing the international community and achieved results that lead to the safety and prosperity of the people of Japan and the improvement of their daily lives. It is expected that cooperation will reduce food insecurity and price hikes."
Komei Hirabayashi Akira
Akira Hirabayashi of the New Komeito Party asked about the visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum by the leaders of various countries, saying, "It was historically significant that the G7, the leaders of the invited countries, and President Zelensky touched on the realities of the atomic bombing at the summit.
Prime Minister Kishida stated, "We were able to reaffirm our position that Russia's threat of nuclear weapons is totally unacceptable, let alone its use, and I believe this could be one of the opportunities to once again boost momentum amid the fact that the momentum toward a world without nuclear weapons is receding."
Representative Izumi Rikmin
Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out that "it is said that 3 trillion yen out of the 1 trillion yen newly secured will be an additional collection of medical insurance, but if social insurance premiums are raised, the company may stop raising wages.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are currently in discussions, and although we have made it clear that we will not raise taxes, we will first thoroughly implement expenditure reform initiatives and make maximum use of the existing budget. We would like to minimize the substantial burden and create an overall picture."
Representative of Ishin Baba
Regarding the Taiwan emergency, Mr. Baba, a representative of the Japan Restoration Association, asked, "At this summit, the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait was included in the leaders' declaration, but if China takes action to change the status quo by force, can Japan take any action?"
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "I must refrain from answering hypothetical questions, but peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are important for the stability of the international community as a whole, and we reaffirmed them at the G7 Summit. I said.
Citizen Alex Saito
Mr. Alex Saito of the People's Democratic Party (DPJ) commented on wage increases, saying, "It is important to continue wage increases for 20 or 30 years from next year onwards, as we were able to achieve.
Prime Minister Kishida stated, "For small and medium-sized enterprises, optimizing subcontract transactions and passing on price increases, including labor costs, are very important points, and we will advance policies so that small and medium-sized enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas, can sustain themselves amid wage increases."
Communist Ryo Kasai
Ryo Kasai of the Communist Party criticized the Hiroshima Vision, a leaders' statement on nuclear disarmament announced at the summit, saying, "A positive message for the abolition of nuclear weapons was expected, but if it betrays it head-on, voices of disappointment and anger are spreading from A-bomb survivors and second- and third-generation A-bomb survivors, and it mocks the A-bomb survivors and the A-bombed sites."
In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "In a severe security environment, it shows the idea of how to realistically protect the citizens of each country and link it to the ideal of a world free of nuclear weapons.
Reiwa Kushibuchi Co-Representative
Regarding economic policy, Reiwa Shinsengumi co-chair Kushibuchi said, "In order to reverse the trend of wages continuing to decline without growth for 30 years, it is necessary not to raise taxes, but to abolish consumption taxes and invoices, or at least to reduce taxes and reduce insurance premiums."
In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "While looking back on the Japan economy that suffered from deflation for 30 years, we are considering economic revitalization after overcoming the coronavirus pandemic.
Johnny's Office Former talent complained of sexual abuse
In addition, regarding the Constitutional Democratic Party's intention to submit a bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention Law to the Diet over the issue of a former talent belonging to Johnny's Office complaining of sexual abuse, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Sexual crimes and sexual violence are extremely vicious acts that have a harmful effect on the mind and body of children and seriously violate human rights, and are absolutely unacceptable. I said.