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2019 to test Abe and Japanese diplomats over efforts to secure return of Russian-held isles

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe watch an international judo tournament on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, in September. The two are trying to lay the groundwork for reaching an agreement this year on a long-standing territorial dispute. | REUTERS

By Reiji Yoshida
Staff Writer

Jan 2, 2019

2019 will be a big year for Japanese diplomats and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with a number of major events that will be attended by hundreds of top leaders and VIPs from across the globe.

These include the Group of 20 summit in Osaka on June 28 and 29, when the leaders of the United States, China, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia and Europe will come to Japan and are expected to hold bilateral talks with Abe on the sidelines.

In addition, dozens of top African leaders will gather at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development summit in Yokohama from Aug. 28 through 30.

2019 to test Abe and Japanese diplomats over efforts to secure return of Russian-held isles

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