TOKYO — Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday (Oct 2) promised political reform and help for households as prices rise, and said he would seek deeper ties with friendly nations to counter the gravest security threats his country has faced since World War Two.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan Oct 1, 2024.TOKYO — Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday promised political reform and help for households as prices rise, and said he would seek deeper ties with friendly nations to counter the gravest security threats his country has faced since World War Two.
He has also proposed creating an Asian version of the collective security group Nato to deter China, an idea that could draw ire from Beijing and has already been dismissed by a senior US official as hasty.Speaking at his first press conference, the new prime minister promised help for those struggling with rising prices including potential payouts, a minimum wage hike, and regional revitalisation.
Among the men are two leadership rivals in key positions, Katsunobu Kato as finance minister and Yoshimasa Hayashi to stay on as chief cabinet secretary, a post that includes the role of top government spokesman, the government announced. A close Ishiba ally, Takeshi Iwaya, a former defence chief, will take over as foreign minister, while Gen Nakatani will return to the defence ministry, a position he held in 2016. Yoji Muto, a former junior minister, will take charge at the economy, trade and industry ministry.
That could make it difficult for Ishiba, a perennial favourite in public opinion polls, to manage a fractious ruling group roiled by scandals including unrecorded donations at fundraising parties.
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