At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained that more than 30 individual talks between Prime Minister Kishida and the leaders of each country are expected to occur over ``condolence diplomacy'' in line with former Prime Minister Abe's ``state funeral''. He expressed his intention to inherit and develop the diplomatic legacy cultivated by Mr.

More than 190 overseas delegations have attended the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th of this month. As such, it is a policy to conduct "condolence diplomacy" in line with the visit to Japan.



Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained at a press conference in the afternoon that it is expected that there will be more than 30 individual meetings between Prime Minister Kishida and the leaders of various countries and former leaders.



On top of that, he said, ``I plan to hold a ``bilateral meeting'' as intensively as possible with many foreign dignitaries who will be visiting Japan on this occasion. I would like to show both domestically and internationally my intention to let Japan do so, and I would like to firmly respond to the respect shown by the other country."