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The Liberal Democratic Partys presidential election has a new candidate, as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi has decided to run.

With just over a week until the official announcement, a series of press conferences is expected this week where candidates will formally declare their candidacy.

Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election to choose a successor to Prime Minister Ishiba, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi held a meeting with local assembly members and supporters in his hometown of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on the 13th.

In response to the many calls for him to run, Minister Koizumi said, In this difficult situation, I want to be a force that moves politics forward, even if only a little.

I have resolved to take on the challenge together with my colleagues, he responded, conveying his intention to run in the party leadership election.

He is expected to make an announcement in the first half of this week, and then explain his policies and how he will cooperate with opposition parties at a press conference.

Former Secretary-General Motegi, who has officially announced his candidacy, interacted with visitors at fireworks festivals and other events in his home prefecture of Tochigi on the 13th.

Mr. Motegi stated, We will work to create regions and a Japan where people can truly feel the economic recovery, so that tomorrow will be better than today.

Former Minister for Economic Security, Motoh Kobayashi, held a meeting with his supporters in his hometown of Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, and announced his intention to run for office.

Mr. Kobayashi said, I want to communicate my intention to implement policies for building a strong economy, as well as diplomatic and security policies, and to lead the Liberal Democratic Party with the power of the younger generation.

Former Minister for Economic Security Takaichi, who has solidified her intention to run, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi each continued to discuss their policies and other issues to appeal to voters in Tokyo.

With just over a week left until the official announcement on the 22nd next week, a series of press conferences are expected this week where candidates will officially declare their candidacy.

On the other hand, Mr. Honjo, the Policy Research Council Chair of the Constitutional Democratic Party, told NHK in an interview on the 13th, Considering the current state of peoples lives, the economy, and the international situation, a political vacuum is by no means desirable.

The presidential election is an internal matter of the Liberal Democratic Party, and what the government should do and the debates in the Diet can be handled separately.

He stated, We will firmly demand this so that the party leadership election cannot be used as an excuse.