Tokyo [Japan], October 28 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday described her assembly with US President Donald Trump as ‘very productive and fruitful,’ saying each leaders mentioned a variety of problems with mutual curiosity that reaffirmed the power of the Japan-US alliance.
In a put up on X, Takaichi mentioned, ‘A really productive and fruitful assembly with @actualDonaldTrump today–covering a variety of problems with mutual curiosity.’ She added that the discussions marked the start of ‘a brand new chapter within the golden age of the Japan-U.S. Alliance,’ underscoring the enduring partnership between the 2 international locations.
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‘Our ironclad, unshakable Alliance and powerful financial ties will proceed to convey peace and prosperity to our peoples and to the Indo-Pacific,’ she mentioned, including that ‘The Free and Open Indo-Pacific (#FOIP) is the imaginative and prescient we advance collectively.’
Her remarks got here as Trump underscored the shut ties between Washington and Tokyo throughout his go to to the Yokosuka Naval Base, the place the 2 leaders appeared collectively aboard the USS George Washington. The go to symbolised the unity of the 2 allies amid rising regional tensions.
Arriving collectively on Marine One, Trump and Takaichi had been greeted by a cordon of US Navy Rainbow Boys as they stepped onto the plane service, in a ceremony that mirrored the self-discipline and precision of the US-Japan alliance.
Addressing practically 6,000 American troops, Trump invited Takaichi to hitch him on stage and praised her as a ‘winner,’ calling her a logo of power and progress. ‘This lady is a winner,’ Trump mentioned, as the gang broke into applause.
He expressed admiration for Japan’s management and partnership with Washington, including, ‘I’ve such respect for Japan and the nation, and now I’ve a extremely nice respect for the brand new and unimaginable prime minister.’
Recognising Takaichi’s historic rise as Japan’s first feminine chief, Trump remarked, ‘I’ve to say this, the primary feminine prime minister,’ drawing cheers from the servicemen.
Earlier within the day, the 2 leaders met in Tokyo for bilateral talks specializing in defence cooperation, commerce, and regional safety. During their discussions, 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 response to the White House.
The assembly additionally noticed the signing of agreements on commerce and significant minerals, reaffirming each nations’ shared dedication to enhancing Japan’s defence capabilities. Takaichi, who took workplace final week, has pledged to strengthen ties with Washington whereas persevering with the diplomatic legacy of her late mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
According to CNN, Trump’s go to signifies a broader show of unity between the 2 nations amid growing safety challenges within the Indo-Pacific. Japan, which hosts round 55,000 American troops, stays central to the US-led regional defence framework.
As regional tensions proceed 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 touched down on the USS George Washington, the theme from Top Gun performed throughout the deck, setting a celebratory temper. Service members sang alongside to ‘Sweet Caroline’ and ‘Party within the USA’ as they awaited 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, reinforcing his administration’s give attention to regional diplomacy and stability. (ANI)