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Japan parliament elects Yoshihide Suga new prime minister
TOKYO, Sept 16, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Japan’s parliament on Wednesday elected
Yoshihide Suga prime minister, with the former chief cabinet secretary
expected to stick closely to policies championed by Shinzo Abe during his
record-breaking tenure.
“According to the results, our house has decided to name Yoshihide Suga
prime minister,” lower house speaker Tadamori Oshima told parliament after
the votes were counted.
BSS/AFP/MSY/1102 hrs