Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a brief telephone conversation with Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, commencing at 9:30 am for approximately five minutes. During the call, Prime Minister Ishiba extended his congratulations to President-elect Trump on his electoral victory. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work closely together to elevate the Japan-U.S. Alliance to new heights, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the two nations.
Additionally, both sides expressed their desire to arrange an in-person meeting at the earliest convenience for both parties, highlighting their intention to strengthen diplomatic ties and engage in discussions on key bilateral issues. This conversation marks an important step in fostering a robust partnership as both leaders prepare for their upcoming roles on the international stage.
On the other hand, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya sent a congratulatory letter to JD Vance, the Vice President-elect of the United States. In his letter, Iwaya expressed his congratulations on Vance’s election and reaffirmed that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is the cornerstone of Japan’s diplomacy and security. He emphasized that this alliance will continue to serve as an essential foundation for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Furthermore, Iwaya expressed his desire to work closely with both Vice President-elect Vance and President-elect Trump to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance and promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
