I will need Abe’s help in terms of diplomacy: Yoshihide Suga

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Yoshihide Suga

Tokyo: Possible Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga on Saturday said that the lack of diplomatic skills like Shinzo Abe, who is going to step down as Prime Minister and leaders like Abe’s President Donald Trump He will need Abe’s help after assuming the top position due to no personal relationship with him.

It is worth mentioning that in the end of August, Abe announced to quit the post of Prime Minister due to health reasons. He has been holding the post of Prime Minister of the country since December 2012. Suga currently serves as the Chief Cabinet Secretary and is expected to win in the party elections to be held on Monday. After this, there will be a vote for the Prime Minister in Parliament on Wednesday and due to the majority of the party, Suga is believed to hold the post.

Yoshihide Suga

It is noteworthy that Abe has made 80 foreign trips during his tenure and experts believe that he has brought consistency and stability in Japan’s policy and increased the country’s influence in the international community. Especially personal friendship with US President Trump.

Suga said, “Diplomacy under Prime Minister Abe’s leadership has been fantastic. I can’t compete with that. I think there is a diplomatic stance I am in line with and I will continue to work on my style but definitely I will consult with Abe. ” It is notable that along with Suga, former Defense Minister Shibaru Ishiba and former Foreign Minister Phumia Kishida are also in the fray for the post of Prime Minister.

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