The World - News from July 2, 1986
Japanese Foreign Minister Shintaro Abe said he will seek the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party this year. Abe, campaigning for Sunday’s general election, told a press conference that the public wants a new generation of leaders. Abe was the first of Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone’s three main rivals to announce his bid for the party post. Nakasone cannot seek a third term unless party rules are changed, and his political future after October depends on how well his party does on Sunday.
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