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Japanese leaders mark 1 year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe
1 year, 5 months ago

Japanese leaders mark 1 year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese political and business leaders on Saturday marked one year since the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledging to tackle pressing political goals as a way of honoring Abe’s wishes. Yamagami has told investigators that he killed Abe, one of Japan’s most influential and divisive politicians, because of the former prime minister’s …

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Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | PM Modi’s Indo-Pacific tour | Will Biden’s pullout be India’s gain?
1 year, 7 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | PM Modi’s Indo-Pacific tour | Will Biden’s pullout be India’s gain?

The Hindu  

We normally look at what’s already happened in the world, but given how much is expected in the week ahead, we wanted to give you a primer on what to expect and to look out for: A full week of travels ahead for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he attends the G-7 in Japan’s Hiroshima, then to Papua New Guinea’s …

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“We must send a clear message to Putin,” Russia will pay the price for Ukraine war: Japan Envoy to India
1 year, 7 months ago

“We must send a clear message to Putin,” Russia will pay the price for Ukraine war: Japan Envoy to India

The Hindu  

The war in Ukraine will be the focus of the G-7 for the second time, as Japanese Prime Minister seeks to uphold the international rules-based order and ensure that Russia “pays a price” for its actions, says Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki in an interview to The Hindu, where he also discussed the impact of U.S. President Joe Biden’s …

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Japan’s Ukraine Support Continues to Grow
1 year, 8 months ago

Japan’s Ukraine Support Continues to Grow

The Diplomat  

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has been at the forefront of Japanese and global efforts to condemn Russia for violating international laws and norms, and to rally countries to resist Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expansionary ambitions. Kishida, in calling on lawmakers to consider such changes, explained that expanded military exports “will become …

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Japan PM Fumio Kishida safe after ‘smoke bomb’ thrown during speech
1 year, 8 months ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida safe after ‘smoke bomb’ thrown during speech

The Hindu  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed on April 15 after someone threw an explosive device at a campaign event in a western port city, officials said. Although no one was hurt, and Mr. Kishida planned to continue campaigning on Saturday, the chaotic scene was reminiscent of the assassination nine months ago of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which …

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Dragon's wrath: Chinese media's unrelenting criticism of Fumio Kishida and Japan
1 year, 8 months ago

Dragon's wrath: Chinese media's unrelenting criticism of Fumio Kishida and Japan

Firstpost  

As a powerful voice in the international community, the Chinese media should uphold a dignified approach that reflects its stature, refraining from language that borders on mockery or abuse In the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s historic visit to Japan on 16 March, 2023, which marked the first South Korean presidential visit to Japan in over a decade and …

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Can India-Japan summit help in bridging the gap between G20 and G7?
1 year, 9 months ago

Can India-Japan summit help in bridging the gap between G20 and G7?

Firstpost  

The summit is witness to how much can Modi and Kishida harmonise their positions to achieve better outcomes from their hosting of G7 and G20 summits for both their nations Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Monday for his 27-hour visit for an annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this backdrop, as host of …

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Modi, Kishida review \'challenge\' of China; boost trade, defence ties
1 year, 9 months ago

Modi, Kishida review \'challenge\' of China; boost trade, defence ties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks here on Monday with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, when both sides discussed Chinese military and economic assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region and the common “challenges” that both nations face on this score, with Mr Kishida hailing India as an “indispensable” partner for Japan and announcing a new plan for a “Free …

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Japan, South Korea move to mend ties at landmark summit
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan, South Korea move to mend ties at landmark summit

Al Jazeera  

The leaders of Japan and South Korea were all smiles as they agreed to put a century of difficult history to one side and work together to counter regional security challenges. The Tokyo summit between South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol and Japan’s Fumio Kishida – in the first visit to Japan by a South Korean president in 12 years – highlighted …

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Japan PM sacks 4th minister to patch up scandal-hit Cabinet
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan PM sacks 4th minister to patch up scandal-hit Cabinet

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday dismissed his fourth minister in two months to patch a scandal-tainted Cabinet that has raised questions over his judgment of staff credentials. Akiba’s dismissal was seen as Kishida’s attempt to remove an administration’s soft spot that could stall upcoming parliamentary work on a key budget bill, including hefty defense spending aimed …

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Japan minister quits over execution remark, PM delays trip
2 years, 1 month ago

Japan minister quits over execution remark, PM delays trip

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure for three upcoming summits in Southeast Asia on Friday to sack and replace his justice minister, who was widely criticized over a remark he made about capital punishment. Justice Minister Yasuhiro Hanashi told reporters he submitted his resignation to Kishida on Friday, two days after he commented at a party …

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Japan PM Fumio Kishida's support declines as country sees rising Covid cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida's support declines as country sees rising Covid cases

Hindustan Times  

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government slipped in two major polls as the country battles record Covid cases but the approval rate still remained at some of the highest levels that any premier has seen in years. Fumio Kishida, Japan Prime Minister Approval for Kishida’s cabinet fell 2 percentage points to 58% in a poll by the Nikkei …

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Japan PM blames inadequate police protection for Abe killing
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan PM blames inadequate police protection for Abe killing

Al Jazeera  

Fumio Kishida says Japan will hold a state funeral for the slain former prime minister in autumn. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has blamed inadequate police security for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Paying tribute to Abe, Kishida said Japan’s longest-serving prime minister had “many great legacies to his …

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Japan PM Kishida to stress unity on Ukraine in meet with Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

Japan PM Kishida to stress unity on Ukraine in meet with Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will encourage a unified approach on Ukraine when he meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, while aiming to strengthen security ties across the Indo-Pacific region. "Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine coincides with this trip, I'd like to emphasise the importance of international unity and confirm that Japan and …

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Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan's next PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan's next PM

The Hindu  

Japan's ruling party elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida its new leader on Wednesday, setting him on course to become the next prime minister of the world's third-largest economy. Mr. Kishida previously served as LDP policy chief and was foreign minister between 2012-17, during which he negotiated accords with Russia and South Korea, with whom Japan's relations are often frosty. …

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