A revamp of a quiescent Liberal Democratic Party task force on Â鶹´«Ã½ Indo-Pacific strategy on Wednesday served as a golden opportunity to bring together some of the conservative voices most critical of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba¡¯s conduct.
The task force will provide an opportunity for lawmakers to deepen their understanding of Â鶹´«Ã½ diplomatic strategy and its role in the region, former Prime Minister Taro Aso, who serves as the head of the panel, said in initial remarks.
¡°The environment around us has changed dramatically from a time of peace to a time of seeming emergency,¡± said Aso, currently serving as a chief adviser of the LDP.
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