British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a virtual summit of G7 leaders, in London, Britain, on Aug. 24, 2021. (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)

Raab's replacement Liz Truss, who was international trade secretary, has become the second woman to hold the position of foreign secretary in Britain. She has reportedly received praises for securing trade deals between Britain and a number of countries following the Brexit.

LONDON, Sept. 15  -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet ministers on Wednesday, with Dominic Raab removed as foreign secretary among other changes.

Johnson's cabinet reshuffle aimed to put in place "a strong and united team to build back better from the pandemic," and would have a focus on "uniting and levelling up the whole country," according to Downing Street.

Raab will become justice secretary and also take up the role of deputy prime minister. He has been under fire for his handling of Britain's withdrawal from Afghanistan and his decision to stay on holiday until hours after Kabul's fall to the Taliban, according to local media.

His replacement Liz Truss, who was international trade secretary, has become the second woman to hold the position of foreign secretary in Britain. She has reportedly received praises for securing trade deals between Britain and a number of countries following the Brexit.