Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba reiterates intention to stay in office
Ishiba spoke to reporters on Wednesday after meeting with some of his predecessors at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo.
He said he was joined by LDP Secretary-General Moriyama Hiroshi in talks with former prime ministers Aso Taro, Suga Yoshihide and Kishida Fumio.
He said they shared a strong sense of crisis and agreed that the party should never become divided.
Ishiba denied media reports that he will resign. He said he cannot afford to create a political vacuum as he must respond quickly to challenges to his policies.
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