DPJ to begin talks with SDP, PNP on forming coalition

DPJ to begin talks with SDP, PNP on forming coalition

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Hatoyama (L) and Shizuka Kamei, new leader of the People's New Party, shake hands at the Diet building on Sept. 1. After their first meeting since the sweeping Aug. 30 victory by the DPJ in the House of Representatives election, Kamei indicated the two leaders will start talks shortly on forming a tripartite coalition along with the Social Democratic Party leader.

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