Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered his support for Theresa May's Brexit deal in a visit that comes just days ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote.
Mr Abe said Japan wanted to add to it's already considerable investment in the UK and very much hoped the UK would not leave the European Union without a deal.
He also said the UK would be welcome to join the Trans Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement between 11 countries including the US, Japan, Canada and Australia.
The visit comes as MPs continue to debate Theresa May's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, which many believe will strongly rejected in a vote next Tuesday evening.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan was strongly invested in the UK avoiding a no-deal scenario.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he was backing Theresa May's deal.
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