Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to retain key cabinet members in upcoming reshuffle
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Japan
Late September 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/5/2026, 12:20:49 AM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to retain Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara. The cabinet reshuffle and LDP executive lineup change are expected in the latter half of September 2026. Taro Aso is expected to remain as LDP Vice President, with Shunichi Suzuki as Secretary General.
- Earlier version 19/5/2026, 12:00:51 AM
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