Tokyo [Japan], October 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the second leg of his Asia journey, following a profitable go to to Malaysia the place he participated within the ASEAN Summit.
Before his departure from Kuala Lumpur, Trump waved farewell to Malaysian officers and residents, marking the conclusion of his 24-hour go to.
Taking to Truth Social, he wrote, ‘Just leaving Malaysia, an excellent and really vibrant Country. Signed main Trade and Rare Earth Deals, and yesterday, most significantly, signed the Peace Treaty between Thailand and Cambodia. NO WAR! Millions of lives saved. Such an honor to have gotten this carried out. Now, off to Japan!!!’
During the ASEAN Summit, Trump linked with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi by their first phone dialog, held on October 25.
According to the Japanese premier’s workplace, the 10-minute name targeted on enhancing bilateral ties and regional cooperation. Trump congratulated Takaichi on her election and reaffirmed that strengthening the Japan-US alliance stays a high precedence.
In response, Takaichi known as Japan ‘an indispensable accomplice for the US within the Indo-Pacific’ and expressed her intent to work with Trump towards realising a free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
She additionally praised Trump’s management in facilitating the West Asia peace settlement and requested continued US assist for the decision of the abductions challenge.
Both leaders expressed anticipation for an in-person assembly, with Takaichi saying she seems to be ahead to welcoming Trump to Japan, whereas the US President mentioned he seems to be ahead to assembly her in individual.
Trump’s present three-day go to to Japan marks his first in almost six years and follows up on the latest discussions with Takaichi.
According to Kyodo News, the go to is predicted to solidify bilateral cooperation and strengthen the alliance additional.
Takaichi, who grew to become Japan’s first lady prime minister earlier this month, secured the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election on October 4 and was formally elected by parliament on Tuesday.
She succeeded Shigeru Ishiba after profitable 237 of 465 votes within the Lower House.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said that Trump is predicted to satisfy Emperor Naruhito throughout his go to, calling it ‘an especially significant alternative to additional strengthen the Japan-US alliance.’
He added that the Takaichi administration ‘sincerely welcomes’ the journey.
Known for her conservative stance and hawkish safety outlook, Takaichi has drawn comparisons to the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a detailed relationship with Trump throughout his first time period beginning in 2017.
Trump, who returned to the White House for a second time period in January, final visited Japan in 2019 for the G20 Summit in Osaka.
His renewed engagement with Japan beneath Takaichi’s management indicators a continued emphasis on regional stability and strategic cooperation between the 2 nations. (ANI)