Mr. Ishiba Shigeru was elected Prime Minister of Japan.

NHK reported that the Japanese parliament voted on October 1 to elect Ishiba Shigeru as prime minister, succeeding Kishida Fumio.

Mr Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leads a coalition that controls both houses of parliament.

MPs congratulate Mr. Ishiba Shigeru on becoming Prime Minister of Japan on October 1.

The 67-year-old politician has held many cabinet positions, including Minister of Defense of Japan.

Ishiba Shigeru was elected LDP leader last week after former Prime Minister Kishida announced in August that he would not seek re-election amid party fundraising scandals.

On October 1, Mr. Kishida’s cabinet resigned to prepare for the next government. Mr. Ishiba is expected to announce a new cabinet on the same day. Previously, he said he would dissolve the House of Representatives to hold an early election on October 27.

According to Kyodo News agency, former Defense Minister Iwaya Takeshi will become the new foreign minister while former Defense Minister Nakatani Gen will be appointed to his old position again.

Hayashi Yoshimasa, former Prime Minister Kishida's chief cabinet secretary, will continue in that role. Former health minister Kato Katsunobu will become finance minister. Hayashi and Kato both ran for LDP leadership last week.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ong-ishiba-shigeru-duoc-bau-lam-thu-tuong-nhat-ban-185241001135431308.htm