Takaichi cancels meeting with Muslim envoys reportedly due to cold symptoms

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council ambassadors and an iftar dinner with Muslim diplomats in Tokyo due to cold-like symptoms, broadcaster TBS reported Thursday.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara attended the events in her place, according to TBS. Takaichi shortened her schedule and returned to her official residence after experiencing the symptoms, Jiji news agency reported earlier.