Shinzo Abe resigns: British PM, Taiwan President laud his successful, positive stewardship

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday, August 28 that during his time as Japan Prime minister Shinzo Abe has “achieved great things” for both his nation and entire world. Following anuncement of Abe stepping down from his position, Johnson ted how under his leership UK-Japan tied have strengned in numerous aspects from tre to cultural links. British PM expressed his gratitude for Abe’s contribution to role of Japan PM and wished him good health.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen also reacted to Shinzo Abe’s resignation and said that he was “always friendly” to Taiwan. From Taiwanese policies to safeguarding rights of its citizens, Tsai Ing-wen lauded Abe’s “positive” nature. Expressing her hope of his health, Taiwan President said that she values his “friendly feelings towards Taiwan”.

Taiwan President as quoted by ncy sources, “Prime Minister Abe was always friendly to Taiwan, wher on policy or rights and interests of Taiwan’s people – he was extremely positive. We value his friendly feelings towards Taiwan and hope he is healthy.”

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Shinzo Abe resigns citing health concerns

Japan’s longest-serving PM anunced his resignation during a press conference on Friday, August 28 citing a chronic health problem that has resurfaced. He also told reporters 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. 

Abe’s stepping-down as country leer came after speculations about his health and well-being began resurfacing in summer and drastically grew when he visited Tokyo hospital two weeks in a row for unspecified health checkups. He has said that he is w on a fresh treatment that requires IV injections and even though re are some improvements, re is surety that it will cure his condition and refore, decided to resign.

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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(With ncy inputs)