Prime Minister Takaichi speaks by phone with US President Trump and shares results of US-China summit meeting

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a 20-minute telephone conversation with US President Trump on the night of the 26th. He received a direct briefing from Mr. Trump on the outcome of the U.S.-China summit meeting, and confirmed that Japan and the U.S. will continue to work together to address issues related to China, such as economic security and defense.

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The prime minister and Trump met face-to-face in New York on the 22nd, just before the US-China summit. By having an opportunity for dialogue immediately afterward, the aim is to counter China's attempts to separate Japan and the United States.

After the telephone conversation, the Prime Minister emphasized to reporters at the Prime Minister's Office that he had received a "detailed explanation." Without disclosing specific details, he appealed, ``Two summit meetings in one week demonstrate the strength of the ties between the Japan-U.S. alliance.''

The announcement of the US-China summit meeting issued by the US stated that the US and China were ``allies in World War II'' and ``fought together for victory.''

Asked by reporters whether Trump had mentioned this, the prime minister said that he had told him, ``Japan and the United States are now our most reliable allies.'' He then told reporters, ``We confirmed that together we will contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world.''