Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito representative Yamaguchi met, and in light of stalled talks between the two parties regarding the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, the committee was upgraded from a working-level position to a chairperson for political affairs research. We have decided to proceed with consideration.
Prime Minister Kishida met with Komeito Party representative Yamaguchi for about an hour at the Prime Minister's Office on the afternoon of the 13th.
Prime Minister Kishida said that talks between the two parties have stalled on whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, with the next generation of fighter jets being developed with the UK and Italy in mind. In light of the current situation, I proposed that we consider upgrading the position from the working-level framework to the position of chairperson for political affairs research.
In response, Mr. Yamaguchi responded, ``Efforts to seek the understanding of the people are still insufficient.I would like to hold discussions to gain understanding.''He said that he was working with the Liberal Democratic Party's Political Affairs Research Chairman Watami and the New Komeito Political Affairs Research Chairman Takagi. We have decided to proceed with consideration.
Furthermore, regarding the issue of political funding parties organized by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida explained that a working team to consider amendments to the Political Funds Control Act would begin discussions on the 13th, but Yamaguchi said that the study would be accelerated. I asked you to do so.