Japan has a new Prime Minister to replace Mr. Abe

Mr. Suga Yoshihide - Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan has been elected as President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Photo: Reuters

On the afternoon of September 14, the election to choose the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which means he will be the Prime Minister of Japan to replace Mr. Abe who resigned due to health reasons, took place. Candidate Suga Yoshihide - Chief Cabinet Secretary was elected as the Party President with a high number of votes.

Thus, Mr. Suga has become the Chairman of the ruling party of Japan, and on September 16 will approve at an extraordinary meeting of the National Assembly, officially becoming the Prime Minister of Japan.

Regarding upcoming policies, Mr. Suga emphasized that he will inherit the legacy of both domestic and foreign affairs that Prime Minister Abe has implemented during his term. He wants to build a government that has a lot of trust with the people.

In foreign policy, Mr. Suga said that he will continue to strengthen stable and open relationships with countries around the world, of which the main pillar is the Japan-US alliance. In addition, he will try to create a relationship of trust with world leaders, promoting bilateral relations./.