Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to replace the country’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yasutoshi Nishimura, as well as many influential politicians in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). A national newspaper writes that these people are suspected of generating income by collecting political donations asahi.
According to the publication, the head of the party’s political council, Koichi Hagiuda, and some other party heavyweights may lose their posts.
Nishimura is responsible for cooperation with Russia in the economic field, among other areas. The opposition had previously demanded the removal of the ministerial post overseeing relations with the Russian Federation due to the conflict in Ukraine. But the department head has refocused on monitoring compliance with sanctions against Russia and their impact on Japanese businesses, according to Kishida.
The Prime Minister said this the other day. will shoot Hirokazu Matsuno, Secretary General of the Japanese Council of Ministers, over the commission scandal.
Previously Secretary General of the Japanese government to suspect while receiving commission.
Source: Gazeta
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