He announced plans to set up a disaster management ministry on Tuesday.
Shigeru Ishiba vows to push strong defense under Japan-U.S. alliance and boost economy
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Kishida had announced in August he would resign at the end of his three-year term to pave the way for a fresh leader ahead of the next national election, as corruption scandals dogged his party and government.
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's newly elected PM, forms Cabinet with emphasis on defense
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