Former Economy Minister appointed Japan’s LDP Secretary General
VOV correspondent in Japan -
(VOVWORLD) - Fumio Kishida, the new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, decided to appoint former Economy Minister Amari Akira Party Secretary-General on Thursday, an important post second only to President. Akira is currently head of the LDP's Research Commission on the Tax System.
 Amari Akira is appointed LDP's Secretary-General. (Photo: NHK) |
This is the first designation made by Kishida as the President of LDP. 72-year-old Akira has been a member of the House of Representatives for 12 consecutive terms. As an Economy Minister of Japan, Akira worked a lot for Japan’s admission to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the predecessor the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Akira was the first supporter and major contributor to Kishida’s race for LDP President.
Kishida is all-but-certain to be confirmed as the Japanese Prime Minister during an extraordinary Parliamentary session on Monday (October 4) as the LDP-led coalition holds a majority in both chambers of parliament.
VOV correspondent in Japan