Japanese PM in historic Australian city visit
Shinzo Abe became the first prime minister of Japan to visit Darwin since the Australian city was bombed by Japanese forces in World War II, as he and his Australian counterpart spoke yesterday of strengthening defence and other ties between their countries.
Abe’s one-night stay was described by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison as a deeply symbolic one.
“Australia and Japan also stand united on the importance of resolving disputes in the South China Sea,” Mr Morrison said.