Takaichi's Absence from G7 Meeting Sparks Discussion on Official Duties
According to the South China Morning Post, Prime Minister Takaichi did not provide a specific justification for her absence from a session concerning a coordinated response to diesel prices in the West. She stated the meeting was arranged last minute by the chair, France, and permitted substitute representatives.
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The South China Morning Post reported that Prime Minister Takaichi did not give a particular reason for missing the session focused on coordinating a response to diesel prices in the West. She communicated that the meeting was organized at short notice by the chair, France, and that substitute representatives were permitted to attend.
She mentioned that UK Prime Minister Burnham did not attend in person and was represented by someone else, and that European Council president Costa was also absent. Local media indicated that she remained at her official residence and was not meeting with anyone during the time the meeting took place.
The post highlighted her inclination to review documents and work independently from home. Furthermore, a report from the Nikkei newspaper in late August indicated that Takaichi had not departed from her official residence on the majority of weekends and public holidays since assuming the role of prime minister. This contrasts with the previous three prime ministers, who spent between 3 per cent and 16 per cent of weekends and public holidays entirely at home.
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