Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic record during his visit to Tokyo, praising his leadership in reaching ceasefire agreements in Asia and the Middle East as part of his ongoing international peace efforts.
Prime Minister Takaichi encounter with President Trump in Tokyo shortly after his meeting with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace.
“In fact, Prime Minister Abe [Shinzo] often spoke to me of your dynamic diplomacy. Most recently, Mr. President succeeded in securing a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia and helped secure peace in Asia,” she said. said. “Furthermore, the agreement you recently reached in the Middle East is an unprecedented historic achievement. »
Takaichi stressed that Trump’s recent achievements have brought visible results in global stability. “In such a short time, the world has begun to enjoy greater peace on the ground, and in this context, I highly appreciate your unwavering commitment to peace and stability. I myself have been very impressed and inspired by you, Mr. President,” she added.
The meeting follows a series of major international agreements reached by Trump in recent months, including peace agreements between Israel and Hamas, Cambodia and Thailandand between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The United States was also credited with helping mediate the de-escalation between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congoas well as India and Pakistan, as part of what the White House called the “Trump Road to International Peace and Prosperity.”
During his five-day trip to Asia, Trump highlighted his administration’s efforts to strengthen U.S. alliances and foster economic partnerships in the region. He attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia this weekend, where he sign trade and mining agreements with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, alongside the formal peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Trump should continue his tour with stops in Japan and South Korea before concluding the week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Trump’s meeting with Takaichi marks his first official engagement with Japan’s first female prime minister, who took president earlier this month after leading the Liberal Democratic Party to victory in Parliament. His government has reported a desire to deepen security and economic cooperation with the United States, in line with the legacy of his mentor, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
