Japan’s governing party is set to vote Monday on a new leader to succeed Shinzo Abe, with the winner almost certain to be the next prime minister.
Last month Mr Abe announced his resignation due to health reasons.
The winner is widely expected to be 71-year-old Yoshihide Suga who serves as chief cabinet secretary in the current administration.
He is considered a close ally of Mr Abe and likely to continue his predecessor’s policies.
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