President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Sanae Takaichi, following her election as Japan’s first female prime minister — a historic milestone in the nation’s postwar political history.
Takaichi was elected on Tuesday, securing 237 votes in Japan’s 465-member lower house, surpassing the required majority to assume office. Her victory followed a coalition agreement reached a day earlier between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin).
President Muizzu shared his message on social media, congratulating Takaichi on the groundbreaking achievement.
“Congratulations Your Excellency @takaichi_sanae, on your election as the first female Prime Minister of Japan,” he wrote.
The President also expressed confidence in her leadership, emphasizing the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Japan.
“I am fully confident that with your wealth of experience in public service, Japan will attain new heights of progress. I look forward to working with Your Excellency and your government to strengthen the long-standing friendly ties between the Maldives and Japan,” Muizzu added.
A Historic Moment for Japan
Takaichi’s appointment, later endorsed by Japan’s upper house, marks a turning point in the country’s political landscape. She is set to be sworn in as Japan’s 104th prime minister, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned last month after his party suffered electoral setbacks.
Known for her conservative policies and long-standing role within the LDP, Takaichi’s election represents a major step forward for women’s representation in Japan’s political arena — a nation where female leadership at the highest level has been historically rare.
Her rise to leadership has been widely described by observers as a moment of both symbolic and structural change, signaling Japan’s growing openness to diverse political leadership while maintaining continuity within its ruling coalition.
