Takeshi Iwaya
Japanese politician
Takeshi Iwaya (岩屋 毅, Iwaya Takeshi, born August 24, 1957) is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2000.
Takeshi Iwaya | |
|---|---|
岩屋毅 | |
.jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Shigeru Ishiba |
| Preceded by | Yōko Kamikawa |
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 2 October 2018 – 11 September 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Shinzō Abe |
| Preceded by | Itsunori Onodera |
| Succeeded by | Tarō Kōno |
| Member of the House of Representatives for Ōita's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office 26 June 2000 | |
| In office 19 February 1990 – 18 June 1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1957 Beppu, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Education | Waseda University |
| Website | Official website |
Iwaya was the Minister of Defense from 2 October 2018 to 11 September 2019.
In September 2024, incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba picked Iwaya as the next Foreign Minister, replacing Yōko Kamikawa.[1]
References
change- ↑ "New Japan cabinet: Kato to be named finance minister, Iwaya as foreign minister". Nikkei Asia. 30 September 2024.
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