Obuchi, Kajiyama agree to promote LDP-LP coalition

Obuchi, Kajiyama agree to promote LDP-LP coalition

Veteran lawmaker Seiroku Kajiyama (C), who heads a new group within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), leaves on Dec. 14 from the prime minister's official residence after talks with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. The two agreed to work toward forming a coalition between the LDP and the Liberal Party (LP).

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