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Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a regular press conference on the same day that Prime Minister Abe held phone conversations with President Trump for about 30 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m.
Prime Minister Abe explained directly to President Trump that he resigned during his term as a recurrence of ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease, was confirmed.
President Trump is known to have expressed his position that he “regrets the resignation of Prime Minister Abe, his best friend.”
Prime Minister Abe then expressed his gratitude, saying that the relationship between the two countries has been unprecedentedly strengthened by deepening cooperation between the US and Japan through numerous telephone and traffic contacts based on a relationship of deep trust with President Trump.
He stressed that the new prime minister, who succeeded him, will also strengthen the alliance between the United States and Japan.
The two also shared opinions on the issue of North Korea’s kidnapping and response to the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), Secretary Suga said.
In this regard, Kyodo News reported that Prime Minister Abe asked President Trump for cooperation in solving the kidnapping problem, and that the United States and Japan agreed to cooperate with the development of a COVID-19 treatment and vaccine.
Prime Minister Abe also said that in connection with the decision to suspend the deployment plan of the US-made ‘Easy Asshore’ ground interceptor system, he will consider introducing a new missile defense system and implementing complementary measures.
Minister Suga commented, “Prime Minister Abe and President Trump have built friendship and trust through numerous meetings so far,” and commented, “I also felt a strong bond between the two leaders on this call.”
After speaking with Prime Minister Abe that day, President Trump posted a post on Twitter that read, “I just had a wonderful conversation with my friend, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,” and “Shinzo will soon be recognized as the best prime minister. minister in the history of Japan “.
The White House also issued a press release, saying: “President Trump and Prime Minister Abe have been making a long phone call and looking back for the past four years.” “The two leaders mentioned that their relationship was unusual, and President Trump said that Abe was the best prime minister in the history of Japan.” He said.
“President Trump said that Prime Minister Abe has done a fantastic job and that relations between the United States and Japan are better than ever,” he added. “The two leaders mentioned that they look forward to continuing their incredible friendship.”
After Prime Minister Abe announced his resignation, President Trump was the first to have a phone conversation with a foreign leader.
The telephone conversations between Prime Minister Abe and President Trump, which took place in nearly four months from May 8, were conducted at the request of the United States.
Minister Suga, who is mentioned as the successor to Prime Minister Abe, also attended the telephone conversations.
At a press conference that day, Secretary Suga denied speaking to President Trump, saying, “No such thing happened.”
Yoshihide Suga at a press conference▶ Click here to enlarge
Prime Minister Abe will also hold phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the day, Kyodo News said.
Prime Minister Abe has been proud to have a close private relationship with President Trump on five occasions, such as when he visited the United States.
Shortly after Prime Minister Abe expressed his appreciation on the 28th, President Trump said in his private plane as he was returning to the White House after his campaign in New Hampshire: “I would like to express my greatest tribute to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, my very good friend. We have a wonderful relationship. ” He expressed regret.
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