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Zelenskyy, Albanese Congratulate Japan's Takaichi on Landslide Election Win

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, praising Japan's principled support for Ukraine and its role in saving lives during the war. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also extended congratulations, emphasizing the close friendship between Australia and Japan and a desire to deepen ties. Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured a historic two-thirds majority in Japan's House of Representatives, a sharp increase from its pre-election standing. This decisive mandate strengthens her position and allows the ruling coalition to pursue constitutional revisions.

Key Points: World Leaders Hail Takaichi's Election Victory in Japan

  • Zelenskyy praises Japan's support for Ukraine
  • Albanese seeks to deepen Australia-Japan ties
  • LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
  • Victory gives Takaichi mandate for constitutional revision
  • Landslide attributed to PM's personal popularity
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Zelenskyy congratulate Japan PM Takaichi on election victory

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Australia's PM Albanese congratulate Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi after her party's historic election win.

"Today, we all need strong leadership so that the world can return to stability and predictability - and, ultimately, to peace. - Volodymyr Zelenskyy"

Tokyo, February 9

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Liberal Democratic Party's victory in the elections to Japan's House of Representatives.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy congratulated Takaichi on what he described as an important electoral win. "This is an important victory and an excellent result. Today, we all need strong leadership so that the world can return to stability and predictability - and, ultimately, to peace," he said.

Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for Japan's support to Ukraine, stating, "We value the fact that Japan is among those who provide principled support for the protection of our people, our lives, and Ukraine's independence."

He added that assistance from Japan has helped save "thousands upon thousands of lives" during Russia's war against Ukraine and noted Japan's participation in the Coalition of the Willing and its support in restoring Ukraine's energy sector. "We hope that together we can deliver even more results in the interests of our peoples," he said.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also extended his congratulations in a post on X, saying, "Congratulations Sanae Takaichi on your election win." Highlighting the close relationship between the two countries, Albanese said, "Australia and Japan's friendship has never been closer. I look forward to strengthening it and deepening ties between our countries."

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday's general election, handing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a decisive mandate to advance her conservative policy agenda, Kyodo News reported.

Crossing the two-thirds threshold of 310 seats in the 465-member lower house allows the LDP to pursue constitutional revision and pass legislation even if it is rejected by the upper House of Councillors, where the ruling coalition remains in a minority. The LDP is the first party in postwar Japan to achieve such a margin, according to Kyodo News.

The landslide result marks a sharp increase from the party's pre-election strength of 198 seats and was widely attributed to Takaichi's personal popularity. The LDP and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), will together command a dominant presence in the chamber, reinforcing Takaichi's position after she took office in October.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's interesting to see how this election result might affect the Indo-Pacific. Japan is a key partner for India in QUAD. Hope the new leadership continues to strengthen that cooperation, especially for maritime security.
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Rohit P
While it's good that Japan is helping Ukraine, I hope our government remembers our own priorities first. We have a historic relationship with Russia for defence. We can't just follow what other democracies are doing blindly. Our foreign policy should be *swadeshi*.
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Sarah B
A two-thirds majority is huge! This gives Takaichi-san a lot of power to push her agenda. Constitutional revision in Japan is a big deal. The world is watching. Hope it leads to more stability, not less.
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Vikram M
Zelenskyy is right to thank Japan. In times of conflict, you truly see who your friends are. But reading this, my main thought is about the cost of war on ordinary people. Thousands of lives... that's the real tragedy. 🙏
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Karthik V
Australia and Japan getting closer is a significant development in our region. As an Indian, I feel it's positive for the balance of power, especially with an assertive China. Strong democracies working together is the need of the hour.

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