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Japan’s PM Kishida to double as foreign minister until Cabinet relaunch

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will double as foreign minister until he relaunches the nation’s Cabinet

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday he will double as foreign minister until he relaunches the Cabinet after Japan’s parliament convenes a special session next week.

The PM’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a majority at the weekend’s election, which is a vote of confidence for Kishida.

Japan’s parliament will now convene for a special session next week.

Under the Constitution, the Cabinet must resign en masse when the first session of the Diet is convened after a general election. In a special session expected to be held Wednesday the Diet is set to reappoint Kishida as the country’s leader, and he will then relaunch the Cabinet.

In a special session, when Japan is set to reappoint Kishida as Prime Minister, and he will then relaunch the Cabinet.

The Former Foreign Minister, Toshi-Mitsu Mot-egi will move to Secretary-General.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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