Japan's Abe re-elected prime minister after big election win


  • World
  • Wednesday, 01 Nov 2017

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe bows at a news conference after deciding on his cabinet following parliament reconvening after the general election, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Shinzo Abe was re-elected prime minister on Wednesday after his ruling bloc's big election win last month and days before a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump that is expected to be dominated by concerns over a volatile North Korea.

"We have consistently supported President Trump's stance that all options are on the table. When President Trump visits here, we will fully take time to analyse the most up-to-date situation in North Korea and consult on response in detail," Abe told a news conference.

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