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25 October 2025, 08:48 PM IST
Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she held a candid conversation with US President Donald Trump ahead of his upcoming visit to Tokyo
Tokyo: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who assumed office this week, confirmed on Saturday that she spoke with US President Donald Trump in a discussion described as “good and candid.” The conversation comes just days before Trump’s planned visit to Tokyo on a regional tour.
Takaichi stated on X that both leaders are determined to elevate the Japan-US alliance to greater heights, signalling early diplomatic engagement by the new Prime Minister. The discussion underscores Japan’s focus on maintaining strong bilateral ties with the United States amid regional challenges.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s newest leader, held a direct discussion with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, ahead of his regional tour that includes a stop in Tokyo. Takaichi described the exchange as candid and productive, emphasising mutual determination to strengthen the longstanding Japan-US alliance.
The meeting, communicated via her social media post on X, marks an early diplomatic initiative for Takaichi, who assumed office this week. The conversation aims to reinforce strategic cooperation on regional security, economic collaboration, and diplomatic engagement in Asia. Both leaders highlighted the importance of sustaining a robust bilateral partnership, with Takaichi underlining Japan’s commitment to working closely with the United States on shared international priorities.
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