自民じみん総裁そうさい選せん 小林こばやし氏しが立候補りっこうほの意向いこう表明ひょうめい 高市たかいち氏しが意向いこうを固かためる

The Liberal Democratic Partys presidential election saw former Minister for Economic Security Takayuki Kobayashi announce his intention to run on the 11th.

Additionally, former Minister for Economic Security, Sanae Takaichi, has also decided to run.

Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election to choose a successor to Prime Minister Ishiba, former Minister for Economic Security Takayuki Kobayashi announced on the 11th his intention to run, stating, I will work to create a Japan where young people and those in the working generation can feel dreams and hope for the future.

I am planning to hold a press conference next week to explain the policies I will be advocating for.

And former Minister for Economic Security, Sanae Takaichi, has also decided to run.

On the night of the 11th, he reportedly held a meeting with about 20 lawmakers and stated that he had firmed up his intention to run.

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Prior to this, former Prime Minister Kishida and Finance Minister Kato, who ran in last years party leadership election, exchanged opinions individually, and arrangements are being made to meet with other influential party members over the next week. After that, he is considering making an official announcement.

Former Secretary-General Motegi, who has already officially announced his candidacy, asked for cooperation at a meeting on the 11th with more than 10 mid-level and young lawmakers from the former Motegi faction, saying, I would really like you to lend me your support.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi, who has decided to run as a candidate, met with a member of the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly from his hometown in his office at the Diet Members Building during a break from official duties.

He is expected to hold a press conference next week and announce his candidacy.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi, who is considering running, said, I want to carefully consider how I can respond, prioritizing my official duties, and whether there is something I can do.

I also want to value the voices of those who are supporting us, he said.

On the other hand, on the night of the 11th, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami, who is close to Prime Minister Ishiba, Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya, and Minister of Defense Nakatani held a meeting, with former LDP Vice President Yamazaki also in attendance.

It is said that opinions were exchanged regarding the situation within the party, including the party leadership election, and movements within the party are becoming more active.