Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after the Republican nominee declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, expressing a desire to establish contact with him soon.Ishiba told reporters he wants to elevate relations with the United States, Japan's longtime security ally, to "new heights" under the next U.S. president."I heard Mr. Trump declare victory. I would like to congratulate him from the bottom of my heart," Ishiba said, adding that he respects the democratic choice made by the people of the United States."I wish to coordinate closely…READ FULL ARTICLE
