January 16, 2026 04:39 pm (IST)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets US president-elect Donald Trump
New York, Nov 18 (IBNS): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has met US president-elect Donald Trump here.
Abe became the first global leader to meet Trump since he won the US presidental elections last week.
"I am very honored to see the President elect ahead of other world leaders," Abe was quoted as saying by CNN.
"I conveyed my various views on different issues, but since he hasn't assumed the office, I would like to refrain from touching on details," the Japanese leader said.
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