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Japan’s PM says calls for larger Japan worldwide leadership role, defends security policy

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addressed the country on Friday (January 22) from the parliament building, saying he expected the country to take on more international leadership in the coming year. Abe pointed out that Japan should take on a stronger role especially as it is to host a G7 gathering later in the year. “There is no end in the pursuit of the international community for a better future and a better world. In […]