"As an outcome of today's discussions, I am convinced Mr Trump is a leader in whom I can have great confidence." Mr Abe thanked Mr Trump for meeting him as he was shaping his cabinet ahead of his inauguration as US president in January. "I renewed my conviction that together with Mr Trump I will be able to establish a relationship of trust." "Israel has no doubt that President-elect Mr Trump is a true friend of Israel," Mr Dermer said. DEMOCRATS FACE INTERNAL CHALLENGETransition officials said Mr Trump would head on Friday to his exclusive golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Source: Bangkok Post November 18, 2016 01:40 UTC