High-ranking Japanese officials will have a phone call with Trump, and the visit to the US in spring will discuss issues in the Indo-Pacific region and confirm the deepening of the Japan-US alliance
According to Kyodo News, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takeda had a phone call with US President Trump on Friday evening local time, and both sides agreed to advance the arrangements for Takeda's first visit to the US since taking office and hold a summit. She revealed this news to reporters after the call. It is reported that both sides discussed issues centered on the Indo-Pacific region, confirmed the deepening of the Japan-US alliance, and unanimously agreed to promote the vision of a "free and open Indo-Pacific".
During the meeting, Trump invited Takeda to visit the United States. At the end of last December, this first female prime minister of Japan revealed in a speech that she was coordinating the arrangement for an early visit to the US.
The report indicates that the leaders of Japan and the US also agreed to promote cooperation among like-minded countries including Japan, the US, and South Korea. Takeda did not disclose specific details about discussions regarding China during the meeting.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the telephone conversation between the two leaders lasted about 25 minutes. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and Takeda expressed her congratulations. She also expressed respect for Trump's diplomatic efforts to achieve world peace, including in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the two leaders confirmed that they would further deepen the Japan-US friendly relationship and extensive cooperation in areas including economy and security, making this year a memorable year that opens a new chapter in the history of the Japan-US alliance. Both sides also confirmed that they would work together to vigorously promote cooperation among like-minded countries including Japan, the US, and South Korea, as well as the vision of a "free and open Indo-Pacific".
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the two leaders also exchanged views on issues in the Indo-Pacific region and confirmed that Japan and the US will continue to maintain close cooperation under the current international situation. Trump extended an invitation to Takeda to visit the United States, and the two leaders agreed to make specific arrangements for the visit in the spring this year. The two leaders confirmed that they will continue to maintain close communication.
Source: rfi
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