Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
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The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (経済産業大臣, Keizai-Sangyou Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The minister is also a statutory member of the National Security Council, and is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | |
Style | His Excellency |
Member of | Cabinet of Japan National Security Council |
Reports to | Prime Minister of Japan |
Nominator | Prime Minister of Japan |
Appointer | Emperor of Japan attested to by the Emperor |
Precursor | Minister of International Trade and Industry |
Formation | January 6, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-01-06) |
Deputy | State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry |
Salary | ¥20,916,000 |
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The current minister is Ken Saitō, who took office on 14 December 2023.