Japanese PM cancels meetings due to cold-like symptoms

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her participation in planned meetings with ambassadors and Muslim diplomats in Tokyo due to cold-like symptoms. Chief Cabinet Secretary attended the events on her behalf.

Kyodo news agency reported that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shortened her schedule and returned to her official residence after experiencing symptoms. The channel stated that Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Minoru Kihara attended the two diplomatic meetings on her behalf. Tokyo / Reuters / - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her participation in a scheduled meeting with ambassadors from several countries and a breakfast with a broader group of Muslim diplomats in Tokyo due to symptoms similar to a cold, according to the 'TBS' channel on Thursday.

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