Japanese PM Abe says bilateral ties with US would be 'maintained' even as he steps down

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told US President Donald Trump that strengning of two nations’ alliance would be maintained even after he departs from office, a spokesperson confirmed. In dition, Abe also assured that Japan would like to cooperate closely with United States as it draws up a new missile defence strategy. Abe who is Japan’s longest-serving PM resigned on August 28 citing poor health and his running battle with ulcerative colitis.

dressing press reporters on August 30, Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Akihiro Nishimura said that Abe wanted president to “rest assured” because policy of bolstering Japan-US alliance would “remain unchanged”. American President me a 30-minute long telephone call to his Japanese counterpart, wherein he reportedly called him “ greatest prime minister in Japan’s history.”

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 Meanwhile, State Secretary Mike Pompeo also shared a heartfelt mess for leer. He, t only reckoned that America “deeply values” contributions that Abe me during her stewardship but also called him “good friend”. US Secretary of State mitted that he will miss Abe’s vice and also wished for his speedy recovery. 

Shinzo Abe resigns over health issues  

Trump's comments come after Shinzo Abe anunced his resignation from his post over health issues on Friday. Abe was Japan’s longest-serving PM, however, while citing chronic health problems that resurfaced, he said that it was ‘gut-wrenching’ to have left a number of his goals unfinished. Abe reportedly h ulcerative colitis since he was a teenr and said that condition was in control with appropriate treatment. 

Shinzo Abe h become youngest Prime Minister of Japan in 2006 at of 52 but his tenure abruptly ended a year later because of his health. In December 2012, he again returned to power and prioritized ecomic measures over his previous nationalist nda. Since n he won six national elections and held a tight grip over his power. Until his term ends in September 2021, Abe is expected to stay while anew party leer is elected and formally approved by parliament. 

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