Japan PM Kishida says he may act as foreign minister until new Cabinet formed, East Asia News & Top Stories


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TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday (Nov 4) he may take on the additional role of foreign minister until a new Cabinet is formed later this month, as the incumbent foreign minister is set to take over a key ruling party post. Mr Kishida has tapped Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for the No. 2 post in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a powerful role that includes shaping policy. The LDP will convene an executive board meeting later on Thursday to confirm that appointment. Mr Kishida led the LDP to better-than-expected election results on Sunday,...