Takaichi Vows Proper Budget Allocation Amid Agriculture Official Scandal

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on September 29 that she will ensure budget allocations are carried out properly, amid public uproar over a controversy involving the official in charge of agriculture.

The remarks came as questioning in parliament and in the media focused on the official's responsibility as well as the budget allocation process for the agriculture sector.

According to sources, Prime Minister Takaichi affirmed that the government will conduct a review and ensure budget spending is allocated transparently and for its intended purposes, while stressing the importance of maintaining public trust in the management of the national budget.

There is as yet no detailed information on the scope of the review or the specific measures to be applied. The development continues to draw public attention in the coming period.