TOKYO - Japan's premier-in-waiting Shinzo Abe said Thursday that he would seek close communication with?the?Republic of?Korea's presidential election winner Park Geun-hye to enhance bilateral ties, according to Japan's Kyodo news.
Economic and personal exchanges between the two countries are solid and they also share strategic interests, Abe said in a statement after Park's victory.
Japan should closely cooperate with the neighboring country to maintain regional peace and stability, Abe added.
Abe's Liberal Democratic Party won by a landslide in Japan's House of Representatives election held on Dec 16 and he is expected to be the country's new prime minister on Dec 26.
Park Geun-hye of ROK's ruling conservative Saenuri Party won tightly contested presidential election held Wednesday, becoming the first female to lead the country.
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