New Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa vows to enhance Japan's presence

New Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa pledged Wednesday to do her best to "enhance Japan's presence," with the nation facing challenges including building stable ties with China and tackling military threats posed by neighboring nations.The veteran ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker, who belongs to an intraparty faction led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, became the first female foreign minister in around 20 years in Japan, succeeding Yoshimasa Hayashi in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.Kamikawa told reporters in Tokyo that she will make efforts to contribute "not only to Japan's interest …READ FULL ARTICLE