Shuhei Hisagi

In this Teikonian name, the family name is Hisagi.

The Honourable Shuhei Hisagi MRC
修兵 檜佐木
Hisagi in 2021
Vice President of the National Party
In office 30 January 2022 – 31 March 2023
President	Koyomi Araragi
Preceded by	Rinnosuke Mitobe
Succeeded by	Yaboku Yato
Minister for Internal and External Communications
In office 11 December 2015 – 6 September 2020
Chancellor	Seijuro Akashi
Preceded by	Ryouta Kise
Succeeded by	Akira Kurusu
Secretary-General of the National Party
In office 8 October 2014 – 2 August 2018
Preceded by	Shiki Tohno
Succeeded by	Shirou Emiya
Chair of the Royal Council Committee on Foreign Affairs
In office 31 August 2013 – 16 August 2015
Preceded by	Nobuyuki Kuramoto
Succeeded by	Tooru Amuro
Member of the Royal Council
Incumbent
Assumed office 29 November 2021
Preceded by	Kyouko Kirigiri
Constituency	Rakuzan 3rd
In office 11 August 2001 – 29 November 2021
Constituency	Rakuzan PR
Personal details
Born	檜佐木 修兵 (Hisagi Shūhei) (1978-08-14) 14 August 1978 Rakuzan, Teiko
Citizenship	Teiko
Political party	National
Spouse	Inoue Mao ​ ​ (m. 2015)​
Alma mater	University of Kaijo (MS)

Shuhei Hisagi (檜佐木 修兵, Hisagi Shūhei, born 14 August 1978) is a Teikonian politician and diplomat who had previously served as Minister for Internal and External Communications from 2015 to 2020. Hisagi also served as Chair of the Royal Council Committee on Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2015 and has been the Member of the Royal Council for Rakuzan PR since 2001. During his time as foreign minister, Hisagi is credited for being the chief architect of the Kizuna Initiative, a foreign policy that focuses on strengthening Teiko's bilateral ties with the members of the Alliance of Independent Nations.

Early life and education

Hisagi was born born 14 August 1978 in Rakuzan where he spent most of his childhood years.

Hisagi attended the University of Kaijo and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations in 1999. Hisagi completed his masters degree three years later at the same university with a scholarship grant from the federal government.

Early political career

In 2006, Hisagi was elected to the Royal Council under the proportional block system representing Rakuzan PR. His victory came in as a surprise as he was listed 15th out of the 20 positions available.

Minster for Internal and External Communications

Appointment

In December 2015, Hisagi was appointed Minster for Internal and External Communications succeeding outgoing Kise Ryouta.

Foreign trips

Hisagi is known for his multiple foreign trips and has often receive criticism from the media. During his term in office, he has conducted 24 visits to 16 countries, the most for any foreign minister.

Kizuna Initiative

In October 2016, Hisagi launched the Kizuna Initiative, a project aimed to develop strong bilateral ties between Teiko and other members of the Alliance of Independent Nations. As part of this policy, Hisagi traveled to the Atlantic Federation, Lower Columbia and Neu Westfalen for a working visit to strengthen bilateral ties. Kizuna Initiative has received mixed reviews from the media and political experts.

2020 May cyberattacks

Main article: May 2020 Teiko cyberattacks

In July 2020, Hisagi condemned Sansheng for provocations in the aftermath of the 2020 May cyberattacks and the assassination attempt against Daijō-daijin Seijuro Akashi.

Resignation

In August 2020, Hisagi announced his resignation citing personal reasons. He remained minister until his successor was appointed.

Personal life

Shuhei Hisagi is married to Inoue Mao.