New Ambassador to Japan Mr. Weinstein Approved by US Senate Committee September 23, 10:25
Mr. Weinstein, who was appointed by US President Trump as the new ambassador to Japan, was approved by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate.
It is expected that he will be appointed to Japan as soon as it is approved at the plenary session of the Senate.
On the 22nd, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US Senate voted and approved the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Weinstein, nominated by President Trump, as the new ambassador to Japan.
Mr. Weinstein, as the director of the conservative think tank "Hudson Institute," has proposed diplomatic and security policies to the Trump administration, and has a high level of knowledge about Japan-US relations, including frequent visits with Japanese politicians. It is being evaluated.
In August, Mr. Weinstein expressed his intention to ask the Japanese side for further contributions in terms of security, keeping in mind China, which is strengthening its military power at a parliamentary hearing.
In the future, Mr. Weinstein is expected to take up the post of former Ambassador to Japan Hagati, who resigned last year, if approved at the plenary session of the Senate, but the term will depend on the result of the presidential election in November. It can change significantly.