Trump Praises Abe; Calls him 'Greatest PM in Japan’s history'
On August 31 US President Donald Trump applauded Shinzo Abe over a telephonic conversation, and called him the "Greatest PM in Japan’s history". Trump gave credit to Abe for proactively strengthening Japan's relationship with the US. PM Abe, who is 65-years-old, announced his retirement from politics due to health complications and is expected to continue until a new party leader is formally elected.