Japan's Azumi Says PM Not Responsible For Trade Min Resignation - Wall Street Journal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, 9:53 A.M. ET

MARSEILLE, France (Dow Jones)--Japan's finance minister came to the defense of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Saturday, saying he should not be held accountable for the abrupt resignation earlier in the day of the nation's trade and industry minister over gaffes about nuclear issues.

The comment from new Finance Minister Jun Azumi followed media reports that Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoshio Hachiro stepped down to take responsibility ...

MARSEILLE, France (Dow Jones)--Japan's finance minister came to the defense of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Saturday, saying he should not be held accountable for the abrupt resignation earlier in the day of the nation's trade and industry minister over gaffes about nuclear issues.

The comment from new Finance Minister Jun Azumi followed media reports that Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoshio Hachiro stepped down to take responsibility ...

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