Japan's ruling parties plan to hold talks with the opposition Democratic Party for the People. It's part of their effort to maintain their coalition government with Ishiba Shigeru as Prime Minister.

The main ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior partner, Komeito, failed to secure a majority in the Lower House in Sunday's election. As a consequence, they will seek cooperation from opposition parties on a policy-by-policy basis to steadily implement economic and other measures.

The secretaries-general of the LDP and the Democratic Party for the People, which won 28 seats in Sunday's vote, are set to hold talks on Thursday.

The two executives are expected to discuss new economic measures including measures against rising prices, a top priority for Prime Minister Ishiba.

Meanwhile, Noda Yoshihiko, who heads the largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has met with Japan Innovation Party Representative Baba Nobuyuki as part of the opposition push for unity.

Noda asked for Baba's vote for prime minister in the upcoming special Diet session. Baba said he will consider it. The two sides agreed to continue discussions.