"I apologize from the bottom of my heart that, despite all of the support from the Japanese people, I am leaving the post with one full year left in my term and in the midst of various policies and coronavirus," Abe said. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday praised Abe's record. Under his stewardship the UK-Japan relationship has gone from strength to strength in trade, defence and our cultural links. —@BorisJohnson"Under his stewardship the UK-Japan relationship has gone from strength to strength in trade, defense and our cultural links. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, centre right, arrives at Keio University Hospital in Tokyo on Monday.

Source: CBC News August 28, 2020 08:04 UTC