Takaichi Seen Retaining Motegi, Katayama in Cabinet Reshuffle
Tokyo, Sept. 5 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering keeping Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in their posts in a reshuffle of her cabinet expected for mid-September, sources in the administration said Saturday. Takaichi plans to retain key members of her cabinet and the leadership team of the ruling Liberal Democratic Pa...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering retaining Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in their respective roles in an upcoming cabinet reshuffle, sources have indicated. Takaichi intends to keep key cabinet members and the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which she leads.
She believes that maintaining Motegi and Katayama is crucial for policy continuity in the areas of foreign affairs and finances. Motegi, who lost the LDP leadership election in October but supported Takaichi in the runoff, has been actively visiting foreign countries and meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Due to his continued support within the LDP, particularly among members of a disbanded faction he led, Motegi retains some level of influence. Additionally, Takaichi is reportedly seeking to strengthen her power base ahead of the party's leadership race next year.
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