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Fumio Kishida
Fumio Kishida (born July 29, 1957) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, having assumed office on October 4, 2021. A veteran politician from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Kishida succeeded
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Man who attacked Japan's ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years: Reports
Ryuji Kimura, 25, was charged with attempted murder for the April 15, 2023 attack on Kishida at a small fishing port in the city of Wakayama, as well as four other charges including violations of laws on explosives and other weapons.
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FAQ
1. When did Fumio Kishida become Prime Minister of Japan?
Fumio Kishida assumed office as Prime Minister on October 4, 2021.
2. What is Fumio Kishida’s political party?
He is a senior leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan’s dominant conservative party.
3. What are Kishida’s major policy priorities?
His key policies include “new capitalism” for equitable economic growth, enhanced defense capabilities, and diplomatic engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
4. What was Kishida’s role before becoming Prime Minister?
He served as Japan’s Foreign Minister from 2012 to 2017 and held other cabinet roles before leading the LDP.
5. Where is Fumio Kishida from, and how has that shaped his politics?
He hails from Hiroshima, and the legacy of the atomic bombing has made nuclear disarmament a significant part of his worldview.
