"As an outcome of today's discussions, I am convinced Mr Trump is a leader in whom I can have great confidence." Abe thanked Trump for meeting him as he was shaping his cabinet ahead of his inauguration as US president in January. "Despite his extremely busy schedule because of decisions to be made vis-a-vis appointments or other related business, he was kind enough to receive me," the Japanese leader said. "I renewed my conviction that together with Mr Trump I will be able to establish a relationship of trust." The Japanese leader gave few details of the meeting and only said he "conveyed my basic views" on various issues.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 18, 2016 01:25 UTC