Japan PM going on Middle East trip as planned - source

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is proceeding as planned with a trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman from the weekend, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Media had reported this week the trip could be canceled amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

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