'We need to carry forward the policies that the Abe administration was pushing, I feel that is the mission for which I have been called,' says Yoshihide Suga.
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Wednesday, September 16, to keep coronavirus infections under control and kickstart an economy in recession, as Shinzo Abe left office after a record-breaking tenure.earlier Wednesday, Suga emphasized his will be a cabinet of continuity, seeking to further the policies championed by Abe.
He dwelled little on political ideology or foreign policy goals, instead pledging administrative reform, an end to"bureaucratic silos," and greater digitalization of government. His new cabinet is full of familiar faces, with Abe's foreign and finance ministers staying on, and the outgoing premier's brother appointed to lead the defense ministry.holds a commanding majority.
Abe formally resigned on Wednesday along with his cabinet, ending his record run in office with a year left in his mandate.
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