Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (center) in the plenary hall of the Japanese Parliament
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologized during a parliamentary debate for his son Seigo Sugi's inappropriate participation in a dinner with officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. This was reported by TASS on Monday, February 22.
“I apologize for my son's involvement in the actions that resulted in officials violating the code of conduct,” he said.
According to the prime minister, he never discussed with his son his work in the production company Tohokushinsha Film.
According to media reports, Seigo Suga and his colleagues in 2020 dined with at least 11 representatives of the department, paying bills for their meals. Meanwhile, officials in Japan are prohibited from receiving gifts from interested parties.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issues broadcast licenses that are required for production companies such as Tohokushinsha Film.
