Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan July 28, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday apologised to the nation over the resignation of Defense Minister Tomomi Inada, saying he bore full responsibility for appointing her to the post.
Speaking to reporters, Abe said Foreign Minister Fumiko Kishida would take additional charge of the defence portfolio.
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