RIYADH, 3 October: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of congratulations on Wednesday to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after he officially took office on Tuesday.
The crown prince wished the premier success and the Japanese people further progress and prosperity. He praised Saudi-Japanese relations and said the Kingdom is keen to develop them “in all fields.”
Ishiba officially took office after a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida.
Kishida stepped down as the leader of the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
