Trump to meet late Shinzo Abe’s wife over a private dinner amid political uncertainty in Japan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump to meet late Shinzo Abe’s wife over a private dinner amid political uncertainty in Japan

Firstpost  

Amid political uncertainty in Japan, US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, news agency Reuters has reported. – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had sought to travel to the United States to meet with Trump after the G20 conference in Brazil on Nov 18-19 but the meeting never materialised. After Trump’s 2016 election, Shinzo Abe was the first foreign leader he met and they maintained a strong relationship through his first term in the White House.

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Japanese premier says stronger alliance with US is key to regional stability, seeks to meet Trump
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Japanese premier says stronger alliance with US is key to regional stability, seeks to meet Trump

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday strengthening his country’s alliance with the United States is key to regional security and expressed his desire to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. “I hope to hold talks with President-elect Trump as early as possible so that we can elevate the Japan-U.S. alliance to even higher levels,” Ishiba told …

Trump hosts Shinzo Abe's widow at Mar-a-Lago
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump hosts Shinzo Abe's widow at Mar-a-Lago

The Hindu  

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump hosted Akie Abe, the widow of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, for a private dinner with his wife Melania Trump at their Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday. "It was a privilege to host Mrs. Akie Abe at Mar-a-Lago once again," Melania Trump said in a post on the social network X. Trump's meeting …

Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is meeting with another foreign leader while he’s in New York for his criminal hush money trial. The presumptive GOP nominee was hosting former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, one of the country’s most influential politicians, at Trump Tower on Tuesday evening. Joe Biden is weak, and when President Trump is sworn in as …

In Japan, Jaishankar Meets Late PM Shinzo Abe's Wife; Hands Over Personal Letter From PM Modi
10 months ago

In Japan, Jaishankar Meets Late PM Shinzo Abe's Wife; Hands Over Personal Letter From PM Modi

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the wife of Japan’s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday and recalled his invaluable contributions to the advancement of India-Japan strategic ties. On my visit to Tokyo this time, met with Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late PM Shinzo Abe.Recalled PM Shinzo Abe’s invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations. Handed over …

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife
10 months ago

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife

India TV News  

Tokyo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Japan's late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe, and handed her a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying his condolences on the passing of the late PM's mother Yoko Abe. He met Akie Abe and recalled the late Japanese premier's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations, …

Shinzo Abe considered Manmohan Singh a mentor, Narendra Modi a friend: Japan leader’s advisor
2 years, 4 months ago

Shinzo Abe considered Manmohan Singh a mentor, Narendra Modi a friend: Japan leader’s advisor

The Hindu  

Slain Japanese leader Shinzo Abe considered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a “mentor”, and considered Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “close friend and partner”, said the former Japanese Prime Minister’s special advisor Tomohiko Taniguchi, and regretted not being able to travel to India in 2019. Speaking to The Hindu during a visit to Delhi last week, Mr. Taniguchi, who as …

Key moments in life of Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Key moments in life of Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader

Associated Press  

Shinzo Abe was born into a prominent political family and became Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. Here is a look at key moments in his life and career: — Sept. 21, 1954: Abe is born in Tokyo, the son of Shintaro Abe, who served as Japan’s foreign minister, and grandson of Nobusuke Kishi, a former prime minister. — 2005: Abe is …

My Friend, Abe San
2 years, 6 months ago

My Friend, Abe San

The Hindu  

Shinzo Abe - an outstanding leader of Japan, a towering global statesman, and a great champion of India-Japan friendship - is not among us anymore. From a largely narrow, bilateral economic relationship, Abe San helped turn it into a broad, comprehensive one, which not only covered every field of national endeavour, but became pivotal for our two countries’ and the …

Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito: Shinzo Abe hopes 'honour' will charm US president ahead of thorny trade talks
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito: Shinzo Abe hopes 'honour' will charm US president ahead of thorny trade talks

Firstpost  

Donald Trump became the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito — an honour Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes will help charm the US president when it comes to thorny trade talks Tokyo: Donald Trump on Monday became the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito — an honour Prime Minister Shinzo …

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan’s emperor, talk with Abe
5 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan’s emperor, talk with Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s trip to Japan : 2:20 a.m. Monday After a day spent playing golf and watching sumo wrestling, President Donald Trump gets down to more formal business Monday during his trip to Japan. ___ 6:45 p.m. President Donald Trump says he had “a great day” playing golf and attending a sumo tournament with …

Trump plays golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump plays golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Daily Mail  

President Trump went on a golf outing with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hours after landing in Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tweeted a selfie showing him and President Trump during their golf game in Chiba, Japan on Saturday Trump is on a golf outing with Abe just hours after he and First Lady Melania Trump landed in Japan …

Donald Trump opens state visit by needling Japan over trade issues
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump opens state visit by needling Japan over trade issues

ABC  

US President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States. Key points: Mr Trump told business leaders in Tokyo that Japan had had "a substantial edge" in trade with the US for many years He said the two countries were "hard at work" on trade negotiations Mr Trump …

Live updates: President Trump meets Abe in Japan
5 years, 7 months ago

Live updates: President Trump meets Abe in Japan

CNN  

As President Donald Trump’s visit to Tokyo kicks off a summer of global jet-setting that takes him to five separate countries, we find out what it’s like aboard the presidential aircraft. It’s his aides, however, who sometimes dread boarding Air Force One for a lengthy flight overseas, knowing full well the boss will make little use of the bed wedged …

Donald and Melania Trump first official guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito after enthronement
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald and Melania Trump first official guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito after enthronement

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump heads to Tokyo on Friday for the second time in his presidency on an official state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor. President Donald Trump heads to Tokyo on Friday for the second time in his presidency on an official state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor …

Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Shinzo Abe’s long game is paying off. Now, with Trump in Japan on Saturday for a four-day visit, Abe can justifiably say “I told you so.” Traits that last year left him out of step with Washington – his hawkishness on North Korea and a testy relationship with Beijing – now look more attractive, with Trump …

Call our leader Abe Shinzo, not Shinzo Abe: Japan to world
5 years, 7 months ago

Call our leader Abe Shinzo, not Shinzo Abe: Japan to world

The Quint  

Tokyo, May 22 Ahead of a series of important international events in Japan, including the G20 summit in June and the Rugby World Cup later this year, Japan has requested the English-speaking world to call its Prime Minister as Abe Shinzo, not Shinzo Abe. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said the government hoped going forward …

What's happening in the world next week
5 years, 7 months ago

What's happening in the world next week

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan, European Parliament elections will be held, India's general election results will be announced, and the twice-yearly Economic Outlook will be released by OECD. US president to visit Japan US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2019. …

What's happening in the world next week
5 years, 7 months ago

What's happening in the world next week

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan, European Parliament elections will be held, India's general election results will be announced, and the twice-yearly Economic Outlook will be released by OECD. US president to visit Japan US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2019. …

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