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Suga’s candidacy was approved by both houses of the National Diet, Japan’s parliament. The 71-year-old politician, who was described by the local media as Abe’s close confidant and “right-hand man,” had previously promised to continue his predecessor’s key policies. Suga had held the important position of chief cabinet secretary since …

According to the Japan Times, the new ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader is expected to become the new PM because the party holds a comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament. Suga said that the government needs to “inherit and facilitate policies promoted by Prime Minister Abe.” “I recognize …