US President-elect Donald Trump has met with Abe Akie, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Her visit has gained attention as world leaders seek meetings with Trump.

Trump's wife, Melania, wrote on social media on Sunday evening that the couple hosted Akie at Mar-a-Lago. She posted a photo of the three of them together and said, "We fondly remembered her late husband," and "honored his remarkable legacy."

US media outlet CNN reports that Trump and Akie have stayed in touch since her husband's assassination two years ago. The visit was reportedly arranged in one of their conversations, and not through a diplomatic channel.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has yet to meet with the president-elect in person. Other world leaders are also said to be keen to meet with Trump ahead of his inauguration.

Observers note that Akie's invitation to Mar-a-Lago shows the strong bond between her late husband and Trump. People are curious to know what was discussed during her visit.