Japan's parliament has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country's new prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country's new prime minister

By Onlykhabar News Media Wed 16 September, 2020 ( about 5 years ago ) 🎤442 Viewersinternational

Japan's parliament has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country's new prime minister, following the surprise resignation of Shinzo Abe.

A close ally of Mr Abe, the new prime minister is expected to continue his predecessor's policies.  After winning the leadership of the governing party earlier this week, Wednesday's vote confirms the former chief cabinet secretary's new position.  Shinzo Abe announced his resignation last month citing ill health.  Mr Suga then easily won a poll for prime minister in the Diet, Japan's lower house, receiving 314 out of 462 votes.

 Mr Abe held his final cabinet meeting and told reporters he was proud of his achievements during his nearly eight years in power.  A coalition headed by his conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds the majority in the house, his win was widely expected.  Mr Suga has served for years as chief cabinet secretary, the most senior role in government after the prime minister. Japan is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic which has caused the biggest economic slump on record following years of economic stagnations. 

One of his most prominent public appearances was when he unveiled the name of the new Reiwa Era during the transition from Emperor Akihito, who abdicated, to his son Naruhito in 2019. When he won his landslide within the LPD on Monday, all he needed was support from his own party. Yet as he takes over mid-term, many observers expect him to only serve out the remainder of that until a general election late next year.

By Onlykhabar News Media Wed 16 September, 2020 🎤442 Viewersinternational
Japan's parliament has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country's new prime minister

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