Japan's Abe says to offer help to developing countries in coronavirus fall-out

• "We also would like to help to promote economic activity," Abe said in a speech via videolink to commemorate the opening of a hospital in Istanbul.

"We also would like to help to promote economic activity," Abe said in a speech via videolink to commemorate the opening of a hospital in Istanbul, as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan looked on.

Abe said such aid could include emergency loans.