"If economic woes deepen, we will do whatever it takes and deploy further steps to protect jobs and businesses," Suga said. The winner of the party vote is virtually assured to become prime minister because of the LDP's parliamentary majority. When asked about monetary policy, Suga replied: "My view is completely the same" as that of Ishiba. "I think Prime Minister Abe's top diplomacy is truly excellent. "But it (whether to call a snap election) is up to the next prime minister."

Source: The Star September 12, 2020 06:09 UTC