Regarding when to address next year's party leadership election, Takayuki Kobayashi (小林鷹之), chairman of the LDP Policy Research Council, said it was “too early” and again emphasized his stance of supporting the administration.
Takayuki Kobayashi (小林鷹之), chairman of the LDP Policy Research Council, said it was “too early” to decide when to address next year's party leadership election. He explained that he does not intend to become involved at this stage in moves related to the leadership election.
At the same time, he made remarks emphasizing his stance of supporting the administration, indicating that he prioritized stability under the current administration. Attention will again focus on developments going forward.