I only had a telephone conversation with [Donald Trump], whereas [Shinzō ] Abe met with him in person.

We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.

There are many issues in the global economy in general and in the western economy as well: population ageing, drop in labour productivity growth rates. This is obvious. The overall demographic situation is very complicated.

I will not meddle in America's internal political squabbles.

Maybe they have nothing else to do in America but to talk about me.

The International Atomic Energy Agency is controlling this, the sanctions against Iran are lifted - but still the US are working on their missile defense system. What is the point of this?

Take the creation of the Pacific partnership or the creation of the Atlantic partnership. We are somewhat concerned because this is being done bypassing the World Trade Organisation, since it has proved impossible to reach compromise solutions with developing economies within the framework of that organisation. Is that good? Not really, in my opinion.