At a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 2nd, Foreign Minister Kamikawa was asked whether he would protest against the remarks made by Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso, which touched on his appearance, and answered, ``There are many different opinions and ways of thinking in the world.'' I just said, ``Yes.''
In a speech, Vice President Aso of the Liberal Democratic Party said of Foreign Minister Kamikawa, ``I wouldn't say he's that beautiful, but he is dignified and speaks English well, and there has never been a foreign minister like him.''
Regarding this, Maiko Tajima of the Constitutional Democratic Party asked a representative question at a plenary session of the House of Councilors in the afternoon, asking, ``How do you feel about the comments made in public that appear to be threatening to your appearance?Aren't you going to protest?'' ” I asked.
In response, Minister Kamikawa said, ``There are many different opinions and ways of thinking in the world.However, with a sense of mission and single-minded dedication, like Sadako Ogata, who served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Minister Kamikawa said, ``There are many different opinions and ways of thinking in the world. I plan to continue to make efforts."
Prime Minister Kishida was also asked about his views on comments that make fun of people's age and appearance in the workplace, and he said, ``Of course, regardless of gender or position, people should refrain from making comments that make others feel uncomfortable by making fun of their age or appearance.'' The Kishida Cabinet will also advance policies based on the basic policy of ``realizing an inclusive and cohesive society where diversity is respected.''