The move comes as China and Russia seek to turn the Israel-Hamas war to their advantage, creating dilemmas for Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
PM Kishida hopes to advance cooperation with ASEAN nations Malaysia and the Philippines to counter China's aggressive push for control of the South China Sea.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa intends to foster stronger unity among like-minded nations and enhance cooperation with countries of the Global South.
The G7, representing around 40% of the world's GDP, could be the most effective challenger to China's hegemony on multiple issues, including economic coercion.
President Yoon Suk-yeol is congenial towards Japan. However, other leading figures in South Korea are being courted by China, creating a dilemma for PM Kishida.
Japan's new top diplomat Yoko Kamikawa insists that women must play an active role in achieving sustainable peace in the world.
Amid the increasing threat of despotic regimes, the new Kishida Cabinet must prioritize constitutional reform to establish defense as a core state function.
The foreign and defense ministers in the new Kishida cabinet bring impressive, unexpected strengths to their jobs, marking them as two key members to watch.
In a significant reshuffle of the Kishida Cabinet, the Prime Minister appoints 11 new ministers including five women out of a total of 19 posts.
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