Fumio Kishida officially elected Japan's 100th prime minister

Reuters

04 October, 2021, 09:40 am

Last modified: 04 October, 2021, 11:34 am

Fumio Kishida officially elected Japan's 100th prime minister

The new cabinet members under Kishida, who succeeds Yoshihide Suga, are due to be announced later in the day.

Reuters

04 October, 2021, 09:40 am

Last modified: 04 October, 2021, 11:34 am

Photo :UNB

Photo :UNB

Fumio Kishida was officially elected as Japan's 100th prime minister on Monday after winning a majority of votes in both houses of parliament.

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The new cabinet members under Kishida, who succeeds Yoshihide Suga, are due to be announced later in the day.

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