Kawaguchi vows to curb political influence on ministry

Kawaguchi vows to curb political influence on ministry

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi announces a 10-point basic policy for reforming the Foreign Ministry at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 12. Kawagauchi pledged to make efforts to reduce inappropriate influence on the ministry's decision-making, especially involving politicians exerting influence on foreign policy.

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