Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who arrived in the United States to attend the UN General Assembly's session, plans to meet with US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton later on Monday, local media reported.

According to the Kyodo news agency, citing sources in the Japanese diplomatic circles, the meeting will be held on Monday evening in one of New York's hotels, and will focus on the situation in the Asian region. In particular, the parties are expected to discuss North Korea's nuclear issue, as well as China's activities in the East China Sea.

In addition, the issue of the recent policy, led by the Japanese government, to boost the role of women in society is expected to be on the agenda. The 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly is held on September 13-26, 2016 in New York.