Khaberni - The "Kyodo" Japanese news agency revealed on Sunday that the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party and the Innovation Party (Ishin) have reached a general agreement to form a coalition government.
This agreement paves the way for Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, to become the first woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in the history of Japan.
This agreement comes after intensive negotiations between the parties, especially following the collapse of the previous coalition with the "Komeito" party and the loss of parliamentary majority, making Ishin's support crucial for forming the new government.
The final parliamentary vote to select the Prime Minister is expected on October 21, and upon confirmation of the results, Takaichi will set a historical precedent in Japanese politics.
Sanae Takaichi, aged 64, is one of the closest supporters of the former late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. She holds conservative views and actively advocates for enhancing Japan's defensive capabilities. Many had predicted her victory in the 2024 Liberal Democratic Party presidential elections, but she lost in the last moment of a political battle against Shigeru Ishiba, who became the Prime Minister.
Takaichi is subject to Russian sanctions imposed in response to Tokyo's policies, and she was added to the list on May 4, 2022, while she was the chair of the main policy council of the Liberal Democratic Party.
