was a Japanese politician, member of the Diet of Japan, and Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs under the government of Junichiro Koizumi. He was a native of Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture and graduated from Tohoku University. Abe died on 25 October 2020 at the age of 77. References 1942 births 2020 deaths Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) Politicians from Yamagata Prefecture People from Higashine, Yamagata Tohoku University alumni