A meeting of friends: Japan PM Abe and Philippine President Duterte shake hands

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) shake hands during a joint press statement at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on January 12, 2017.
Prime Minister Abe arrived in the Philippines on January 12, becoming the first foreign leader to visit since President Rodrigo Duterte took office last year . / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS

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