Apr 3, 2022
Kishida begins ‘condolence diplomacy’ ahead of Abe funeral
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday kicked off “condolence diplomacy” with foreign dignitaries scheduled to attend the state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe, in an attempt to boost ties with other countries amid an unstable regional security environment. On the first of three days of talks with overseas delegations, Kishida received a pledge from