Prime Minister Takaichi Spoke to the Press Regarding Her First Six Months as Prime Minister and on the Review of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology as well as Other Matters

TOKYO, April 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:

This is Furuta from Hokkaido Shimbun. Madame Prime Minister, today marks six months since you assumed office. Looking back on these six months of governing, where have you felt the greatest sense of accomplishment, and what have you found most challenging?

In addition, during the House of Councillors Budget Committee deliberations in this Diet session, your attendance time has been shorter than in previous years, and opposition parties have raised questions about accountability. How do you believe you should engage with the House of Councillors and the Diet as a whole going forward?

Finally, as the first woman to serve as Prime Minister and President of t...