Former defence minister Ishiba to become Japan's PM after winning ruling party vote
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after emerging triumphant from the final round of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership vote Friday. Ishiba narrowly edged out former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protegée Sanae Takaichi, who if successful would have become the first woman to serve as the country's prime minister.
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after emerging triumphant from the final round of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership vote Friday. Ishiba narrowly edged out former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protegée Sanae Takaichi, who if successful would have become the first woman to serve as the country's prime minister.
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