Takeshi Iwaya

Takeshi Iwaya (Japanese: Iwaya Takeshi/Iwaya Takeshi, Romanized: Iwaya Takeshi, August 24, 1957 -), Japanese politician, member of the Liberal Democratic Party. Born in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. He has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defense, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Administrative Officer of the Defense Agency, and Member of the Oita Prefectural Assembly (first term). Member of the House of Representatives (elected for 8 terms in total). He belongs to the Association (Aso Faction) within the Liberal Democratic Party and will withdraw from the membership in January 2024. He is currently the President of the Japan Association for the Promotion of International Trade (the 8th term).