Japan's Takaichi has ordered strengthening of intellegence

24/10/2025 11:52

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara to consider how to strengthen intelligence functions within government, Kihara said on Friday. The coalition agreement between Takaichi's Liberal Democratic party and new partner Japan Innovation Party - Ishin - stipulates the establishment of a national intelligence agency in 2026. However, the timeline for setting up the agency has not yet been finalised, Kihara said.