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Tokyo, Aug. 18, 2017 (Xinhua/NAN) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan, William Hagerty, on Friday said both countries would continue to work together to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Abe told Hagerty about his anticipation of being “able to work together to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.”
“I have arrived at a challenging time for both our countries and I look forward to working with you.”
The talks were held following Hagerty’s arrival in Japan amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Hagerty took over from Caroline Kennedy who served as U.S. envoy under former President Barack Obama.
Caroline, the daughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, left Tokyo in January. (Xinhua/NAN)
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