Takaichi, Trump Affirm Unbreakable Japan-U.S. Alliance at New York Summit
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Tuesday (Wednesday Japan time), with the two leaders confirming the unbreakable nature of the Japan-U.S. alliance, according to the Japanese government.
Tokyo's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi convened with U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, both affirming the unbreakable bond between Japan and the United States, according to Japan's government. The two-hour meeting touched on various subjects, from security and economic cooperation to the volatile Indo-Pacific region, home to China and North Korea.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki highlighted an upcoming U.S.-China summit, stating, "We showcased the strength of the Japan-U.S. alliance at the most opportune moment." Takaichi and Trump engaged in an open dialogue regarding Japan's stance on the International Criminal Court.
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