“We hope the two countries will continue efforts to develop future-oriented ties,” the statement said.
The new LDP leader will replace Shigeru Ishiba.
Mr Putin said the people should vote for their chosen candidate for the successful future of their beloved Russia.
Four Japanese ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the country’s ruling party.
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Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, said his country will dramatically scale up the use of space systems “for the sake of national security.”
“Currently doctors are doing everything they can,” Mr Kishida told reporters. “At this moment, I am hoping and praying that former PM Abe will survive this.”
Meanwhile, U.S. warships carried out freedom of navigation operations.
