The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has backed Britain's ability to retain its global strength after it leaves the European Union bloc.
Prime Minister Abe has also said the UK would be welcome to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal - or TPP - following Brexit.
The TPP is a trade agreement signed between 11 countries including Japan.
UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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