Yokosuka [Japan], October 28 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday underscored Japan’s resolve to strengthen its defence posture and deepen cooperation with the United States, calling for joint efforts to protect peace within the Indo-Pacific amid escalating regional tensions.
Addressing US troops aboard the USS George Washington on the Yokosuka Naval Base alongside US President Donald Trump, Takaichi stated the area was going through an ‘unprecedented safety surroundings’ and pressured that Japan and the US would ‘be a part of fingers to make sure peace and safety on this area.’
‘Peace can’t be preserved by phrases alone. It will be protected solely when there’s an unwavering dedication and motion,’ she stated, reaffirming her authorities’s intent to ‘basically reinforce its defence capabilities’ and contribute ‘much more proactively to peace and stability of the area.’
Her remarks got here as each nations reiterated their dedication to reinforce navy cooperation to counter rising challenges from China, which has ramped up drills within the South China Sea and elevated stress on Taiwan.
‘Through these efforts, along with President Trump, I’m decided to raise the Japan-US Alliance, which has already turn into the best alliance on the planet, to even better heights,’ Takaichi added.
Trump, who appeared alongside Takaichi throughout his go to to the Yokosuka Naval Base, lauded her management and praised Japan’s rising partnership with Washington. The two leaders arrived collectively aboard Marine One and had been greeted by US Navy Rainbow Boys as they stepped onto the USS George Washington, marking probably the most symbolic moments of Trump’s ongoing Asia tour.
Addressing practically 6,000 American troops gathered on the plane provider, Trump invited Takaichi to affix him on stage and hailed her as a ‘winner,’ calling her a logo of energy and progress. ‘This lady is a winner,’ he stated, as the gang erupted in applause.
Acknowledging her historic ascent as Japan’s first feminine prime minister, Trump remarked, ‘I’ve to say this, the primary feminine prime minister,’ drawing cheers from the assembled servicemen.
Earlier within the day, the 2 leaders met in Tokyo for bilateral talks targeted on strengthening defence cooperation, commerce ties, and regional safety. During the assembly, Trump informed Takaichi she would ‘be one of many nice prime ministers,’ whereas Takaichi described him as a ‘nice chief’ and expressed her intention to appoint him for the Nobel Peace Prize, in accordance with the White House.
Their assembly additionally noticed the signing of agreements on commerce and demanding minerals, reaffirming a shared dedication to bolstering Japan’s defence capabilities. Takaichi, who took workplace final week, has pledged to deepen Tokyo’s partnership with Washington whereas persevering with the diplomatic legacy of her late predecessor and mentor, Shinzo Abe.
According to CNN, Trump’s go to displays a broader present of unity between the 2 nations amid rising safety challenges within the Indo-Pacific. Japan, which at the moment hosts round 55,000 American troops, stays a cornerstone of the US-led regional defence structure.
Amid rising tensions over Beijing’s navy actions within the South China Sea, Trump informed reporters that China ‘will not make any strikes on Taiwan,’ forward of his anticipated assembly with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.
As Marine One landed on the USS George Washington, the theme from Top Gun performed over the audio system, setting a celebratory tone. Service members sang alongside to ‘Sweet Caroline’ and ‘Party within the USA’ whereas awaiting the arrival of their commander-in-chief.
Japan marks the second cease on Trump’s five-day Asia tour, following his go to to Malaysia the place he attended the forty seventh ASEAN Summit and took part within the signing of the Cambodia-Thailand peace deal, underscoring his administration’s give attention to regional diplomacy and stability. (ANI)