Melania of the US and Akie of Japan Talk on Phone... "Wishing Abe a Speedy Recovery"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] The White House announced that Melania Trump, wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, had a phone call on the 3rd local time in the United States.

The White House explained in a press release, "Mrs. Melania expressed gratitude for the great work that Prime Minister Abe and Mrs. Akie have done to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance, and congratulated Prime Minister Abe on his outstanding success as Japan's longest-serving prime minister in history."

The White House also stated, "Mrs. Melania wished for Prime Minister Abe's speedy recovery," adding, "Mrs. Melania and Mrs. Akie look forward to continuing the close friendship they have cultivated over the years."

Prime Minister Abe announced his resignation on the 28th of last month due to chronic illness and had a phone call with President Trump on the 31st of the same month. During the call, Prime Minister Abe expressed gratitude, saying that based on their deep trust, cooperation between the U.S. and Japan has deepened and the bilateral relationship has become stronger. President Trump said, "I am saddened by the resignation of my closest friend, Prime Minister Abe."

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