During a speech at a dinner for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama on the night of August 21, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba remarked to the gathered African leaders, “Being a president or prime minister isn’t all that enjoyable.” This comment appeared to reflect his frustrations over demands within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for his resignation following recent elections. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who was present, humorously asked him not to laugh at such remarks. Ishiba then encouraged the leaders to enjoy a pleasant evening despite the ongoing political challenges.
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