Abe seeks three more years in power as Japan enters new era
2018-08-27 10:08:35 source：Straits Times
August 27, 2018
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pointed to the stability that his leadership has brought Japan since he took office in December 2012, as he confirmed yesterday that he wants another three years at the helm.
Japan faced political upheavals between 2006 and 2012, with a revolving door of six prime ministers until Mr Abe took power, and he suggested that a change in leadership at this juncture is not ideal in what is a "historic turning point" for the country.
He made the remarks as he confirmed to reporters that he will contest a party leadership election on Sept 20 in what is shaping up to be a two-horse race between Mr Abe, 63, and his former defence chief Shigeru Ishiba, 61.
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