Key Facts
• LDP Secretary-General Moriyama addressed potential no-confidence motion against PM Ishiba.
• He emphasized the importance of avoiding political stagnation during critical times.
• Moriyama stated PM Ishiba is likely considering the situation cautiously.
• U.S. trade negotiations were highlighted as the most pressing political issue.
• Moriyama stressed the need to prioritize policy responses over political disputes.
• He mentioned the possibility of forming coalitions with opposition parties for a majority.
• Coalition decisions would depend on specific circumstances, according to Moriyama.
• Comments were made during TBS’s “Diet Talk Frontline” program recording.
Summary
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama discussed the potential submission of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, emphasizing the need to avoid political stagnation. He noted that PM Ishiba is likely considering the matter cautiously. Moriyama also highlighted U.S. trade negotiations as the most critical political issue, urging a focus on policy responses over political disputes. Additionally, he acknowledged the possibility of forming coalitions with opposition parties to secure a majority in the House of Representatives, stating that such decisions would depend on specific cases. These remarks were made during a recording of TBS’s “Diet Talk Frontline” program.
