Japan's New Prime Minister 'Suga'... Government Says "Overcoming Historical Issues, Strengthening Future-Oriented Cooperation"

Suga Secures 314 of 462 Votes in Lower House on 16th... Elected as 99th Prime Minister

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The government announced that it will actively cooperate with the newly appointed Prime Minister and work to overcome historical issues and strengthen future-oriented practical cooperation following the election of Yoshihide Suga, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, as the new Prime Minister.

On the 16th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through a spokesperson's statement, said, "We congratulate Leader Suga on being elected as Prime Minister and the launch of the new cabinet," adding, "The government will actively cooperate with the new Prime Minister Suga and the new cabinet to wisely overcome historical issues and enhance future-oriented and mutually beneficial practical cooperation in various fields such as economy, culture, and human exchanges."

With Yoshihide Suga, elected as the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, being chosen as Japan's Prime Minister on the 16th, the "Suga Cabinet" officially commenced. This marks the first change in Japan's Prime Minister since the second Abe Shinzo administration began in December 2012, after about 7 years and 8 months.

On the same day, the Japanese House of Representatives held a plenary session in the afternoon to conduct a new Prime Minister election following the resignation of the Abe Cabinet. Out of 462 total votes, Leader Suga received 314 votes and was elected as the 99th Prime Minister.

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