Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Japan early Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. PM Modi arrived in the country to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe who was attacked on July 8 in the city […]
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Japan not planning to join AUKUS: PM Fumio Kishida
Japan is not currently going to join the AUKUS security alliance — Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — but will develop partnerships with its member countries, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday. “AUKUS is of great importance for stability and peace in the region. Our country supports it. Our […]
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida begins 2-day India visit from today for 14th annual summit
In his first visit to India after assuming office and also amid the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his two-day stay in New Delhi will take part in the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit, besides holding bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi. The India-Japan Annual Summit had […]
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces stimulus package
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced the stimulus package worth approximately USD 490 billion to boost the post-pandemic economy. The economic plan includes USD 880 payments for those aged 18 years or younger and aid for ailing businesses, Al Jazeera reported. “The package has more than enough content and […]
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may visit US in November
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may make an official visit to the United States in November, media reported on Friday. According to the Jiji news agency, the visit may take place before Kishida’s speech in the parliament and the parliamentary budget debates scheduled for late November. Kishida expressed a wish […]
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida’s coalition keeps majority in general elections
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday returned to power after the declaration of the results of the general elections held in the country on Sunday. Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the ally Komeito won 291 out of the 465 seats, a comfortable majority in the House of Representatives, reported Kyodo News. The […]
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida holds first telephonic talks with US President, agree to strengthen alliance
In his first phone call with a foreign leader since taking office, Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday. During the phone call, they confirmed their intention to strengthen the Japanese-US alliance, Kyodo News reported. In turn, Biden reaffirmed US commitments to defend Japan. (ANI)
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Fumio Kishida approved as Japan’s next Prime Minister
Japanese lawmakers on Monday voted to approve Fumio Kishida, as the new prime minister, NHK World reported. This comes after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose 64-years-old Kishida, as the new leader. Back in September, incumbent Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had announced his decision not to run for the head of LDP, […]