23 January 2017

News Story: Abe congratulates Trump, hopes to strengthen Japan-U.S. alliance

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as U.S. president and pledged to make the Japan-U.S. alliance stronger.

In his congratulatory statement addressed to Trump, Abe said he looks forward to together tackling issues facing the world and ensuring peace and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific.

The premier expressed hope to realize a summit with Trump as soon as possible to convey to the world the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance.

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