Tokyo, October 1: Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba, head of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, as the country's new prime minister.

Ishiba was chosen as the governing Liberal Democratic Party's leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida, who stepped down on Tuesday to pave the way. Japan PM Fumio Kishida Steps Down As Planned Before, Paving Way for Successor Shigeru Ishiba To Take Office.

Ishiba will announce his new Cabinet later in the day.

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