Remarks by Takayuki Higuchi at the Japan-US Summit.

Takayuki Higuchi first apologized for the delay in the start of the summit, as the president was watching a Major League Baseball game, and the start of the summit was postponed: "It's late, I'm sorry, we are currently watching a baseball game in the president's room."

"I would like to once again welcome the president's visit to Japan. As I mentioned on the phone, I received an immediate message of congratulations after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, and I am very grateful."

"Thank you for your long-term friendship with former Prime Minister Abe, and also thank you for the warm welcome to Mrs. Akie Abe last year."

"I am determined to play a leading role in strengthening Japan's national power, that is, diplomatic strength, defense strength, economic strength, technological strength, intelligence strength, and human resources strength."

"In order for Japan and the United States to become more prosperous, we hope to create a new golden age of the Japan-US alliance together with the president."

"Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, so Japan also plans to celebrate it grandly. I heard that there is a plan to donate 250 cherry blossom trees to Washington D.C., and in July next year, fireworks from Akita Prefecture will be set off in Washington D.C. on July 4th."

"From former Prime Minister Abe, I heard about the president's vivid diplomacy. The successful ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia contributed to peace in Asia. The recent agreement in the Middle East is an unprecedented historic achievement. In a short period, the world has become more peaceful, and the world highly values the president's commitment to peace and stability. I myself was deeply moved."

"Now, Japan and the United States are the greatest allied countries in the world. Japan will also contribute to world peace and prosperity. I am determined to restore a strong Japanese diplomacy to protect Japan's national interests. We hope that Japan and the United States will further strengthen cooperation to promote the progress of a free and open Indo-Pacific."

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