Obama to host Japanese PM at White House for official visit

U.S. President Barack Obama will host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for an official visit to the White House on April 28, the White House said Monday.

The two leaders will discuss a range of economic, security, and global issues, including progress on the trade agreement known as Trans Pacific Partnership, Japan's expanding role in the alliance, and climate change,, White House Josh Earnest said in a statement.