The election is a battle for a stable majority in Japan's lower house with all the focus on the ruling Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito bloc -- which has ruled Japan for most of the post-war period -- which is in the contest under new leadership following the resignation of Fumio Kishida.
In a significant political shift, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his cabinet resigned collectively on Tuesday, marking the end of an era and setting the stage for a new administration.
"Canberra, Tokyo, Washington, and New Delhi have strengthened their diplomatic bonds and undertaken joint endeavours and initiatives in one of the most important regions on the planet," the USISPF stated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday met for the 4th in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and expressed serious concern about the coercive and intimidating
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that Japan has supported the deployment of medical equipment and facilities, and also offered technical cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three day visit to the United States for the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), described the grouping as a "force of Global Good", and added that "it is here to stay, partner and contribute", according to the sources.