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Trump congratulates Abe on electoral victory in Japan

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump spoke Sunday with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory, the White House announced Monday. The two leaders "underscored the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and a strong American-Japanese alliance," the statement said. Trump "reaffirmed his desire to continue working closely with Prime Minister Abe, and said he looks forward to visiting Japan in early November," the statement added. (end) rm.mys