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Fumio Kishida

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  • Born 29 July 1957
  • Age 67
  • Birth Place Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
  • Profession Diplomat, Politician
  • Political Party Liberal Democratic
  • In Office Prime Minister Of Japan 4 October 2021 - 1 October 2024, President Of The Liberal Democratic Party 29 September 2021 - 27 September 2024, Minister Of State For Consumers 18 June 2008 - 1 August 2008, Minister Of State For Space 6 February 2008 - 1 August 2008, Minister Of State For Okinawa And The Northern Territories 27 August 2007 - 1 August 2008, Minister Of State For Regulatory Reform 27 August 2007 - 1 August 2008, Minister Of State For Science, Technology And Quality Of Life 27 August 2007 - 1 August 2008

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Fumio Kishida BIOGRAPHY

Fumio Kishida: A Moderate's Rise and Fall Born July 29, 1957, Fumio Kishida served as Japan's Prime Minister and LDP President from 2021 to 2024. A career politician since his 1993 election to the House of Representatives, his path to the premiership was marked by steady ascent within the LDP. He he...

Fumio Kishida PERSONAL LIFE

Father Fumitake Kishida
Spouse Yuko Wada ​(1988), ​
Education Kaisei Academy

POSITIONS HELD BY Fumio Kishida

Position Tenure
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 18 July 1993 - 27 September 1996
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 20 October 1996 - 2 June 2000
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 25 June 2000 - 10 October 2003
Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 1 May 2001 - 30 September 2002
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 9 November 2003 - 8 August 2005
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 11 September 2005 - 21 July 2009
Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs 27 August 2007 - 26 September 2007
Minister of State for Regulatory Reform 27 August 2007 - 26 September 2007
Minister of State for Quality-of-Life Policy 27 August 2007 - 26 September 2007
Minister of State for "Challenge Again" Initiative 27 August 2007 - 26 September 2007
Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy 27 August 2007 - 26 September 2007
Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs 26 September 2007 - 2 August 2008
Minister of State for Regulatory Reform 26 September 2007 - 2 August 2008
Minister of State for Quality-of-Life Policy 26 September 2007 - 1 September 2008
Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy 26 September 2007 - 2 August 2008
Minister of State for Consumer Affairs 6 February 2008 - 2 August 2008
Minister of State for Space Policy 17 June 2008 - 2 August 2008
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 30 August 2009 - 16 November 2012
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 16 December 2012 - 21 November 2014
Minister for Foreign Affairs 26 December 2012 - 3 September 2014
Minister for Foreign Affairs 3 September 2014 - 24 December 2014
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 14 December 2014 - 28 September 2017
Minister for Foreign Affairs 24 December 2014 - 7 October 2015
Minister for Foreign Affairs 7 October 2015 - 3 August 2016
Minister for Foreign Affairs 3 August 2016 - 3 August 2017
Minister of Defense of Japan 28 July 2017 - 3 August 2017
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 22 October 2017 - 14 October 2021
President of the Liberal Democratic Party 29 September 2021 - 27 September 2024
Prime Minister of Japan 4 October 2021 - 10 November 2021
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan 31 October 2021 - Present
Minister for Foreign Affairs 4 November 2021 - 10 November 2021
Prime Minister of Japan 10 November 2021 - 10 August 2022
Prime Minister of Japan 10 August 2022 - 13 September 2023
Prime Minister of Japan 13 September 2023 - 1 October 2024

FUMIO KISHIDA NEWS

‘Quad is here to stay’: On Day 1 of PM Modi’s US trip, a veiled dig at China, ‘fruitful’ talks with Biden

September 22, 2024 9:38 am

President Joe Biden hosted the summit in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware and it was also attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

At Quad summit, PM Modi stresses on territorial integrity: ‘We are not against anybody’

September 22, 2024 7:34 am

Comments seen as reference to China’s assertion in the Indo-Pacific. Leaders at the summit assert: ‘Quad is here to stay’

PM Modi in US: What is the Quad grouping?

September 22, 2024 12:29 pm

The Quad grouping comprises India, the United States, Japan, and Australia. Despite its ostensible commitment to a broad range of issues, the Quad’s raison d’etre is still considered to be the threat China poses.

Japan, US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor as regional threats grow

May 15, 2024 11:19 pm

The project was initially agreed between Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden at their summit in Washington last August.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida addresses Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad

April 12, 2024 1:15 am

Kishida highlighted the value of the US commitment to global security and offered reassurances that Japan is a strong partner.

Japan's Kishida, ahead of US trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners

April 06, 2024 1:31 am

“Defence industry cooperation between Japan and the United States, as well as with like-minded countries, are extremely important,” Kishida said in an interview Friday with selected foreign media, including The Associated Press, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Biden, Japan's Kishida to allow US warship repairs in Japan: Report

April 01, 2024 6:29 pm

Biden plans to host Kishida for an official visit to the United States on April 10.

China yet to confirm if Xi will attend G20 meeting, Premier Li Qiang an option

September 01, 2023 12:49 am

Xi last came to India in October 2019, when he went to Mamallapuram for the informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan raises alarm over China's military, Russia ties and Taiwan tensions in new defense paper

July 28, 2023 4:19 pm

The 2023 defense white paper, approved by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet, is the first since the government adopted a controversial new National Security Strategy in December, seen as a break from Japan's postwar policy limiting the use of force to self-defense.

Quad leaders echo Modi on Ukraine: ‘Ours must not be an era of war’

May 21, 2023 7:02 am

In his address at the summit, Modi described the Indo-Pacific region as an “engine” of global trade, innovation and development and said its success and security are important for the whole world.

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