Takaichi and JIP leader Yoshimura Hirofumi met in the Diet Monday night and made the pairing official. Their parties have agreed to cooperate on policies, including economic and fiscal, foreign, national security, and energy.
Takaichi said: “Today will be a starting point for us to strengthen the Japanese economy and transform Japan into a country that can take responsibility for future generations. I am looking forward to working together on this.”
Yoshimura said: “My party will further advance the reforms we have been advocating. I think we share the same intention to improve Japan. I would like to work together to make Japan a country that children think of as a truly great place when they grow up.”
Lawmakers are set to vote for a new prime minister on Tuesday. Although the LDP is the biggest party in the Diet, it does not have a majority of seats in either house. Joining up with the JIP puts them close to that level.
Earlier this month, junior coalition partner Komeito quit the partnership after 26 years. It happened about a week after Takaichi became party leader.
