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Japan health minister Kato likely to replace Suga as chief cabinet secretary

Japan's Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Katsunobu Kato (R) arrives at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on August 31, 2020. (AFP)
Japan's Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Katsunobu Kato (R) arrives at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on August 31, 2020. (AFP)
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15 Sep 2020 12:09:22 GMT9
15 Sep 2020 12:09:22 GMT9

TOKYO: Japan’s presumptive next premier, SUGA Yoshihide, is lining up Health Minister Katsunobu Kato to replace him as chief cabinet secretary when he announces the new cabinet line-up on Wednesday, broadcaster Nippon TV reported.

Kato has previously served as deputy chief cabinet secretary under Suga. Another former deputy, Koichi Hagiuda, is also being considered for the post, Nippon TV said. 

Reuters

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