Turnbull aims to retain ‘closest friend’ tag in first Japan visit
- Written by The Conversation Contributor
Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull's predecessor as prime minister, enjoyed a close relationship with his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe.AAP/Ian WaldieMalcolm Turnbull’s first visit to Japan as Australian prime minister, to last for three days from December 18, is likely to mark a seamless diplomatic transition from the close relations...








