Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae praised President Donald Trump's diplomatic record during his visit to Tokyo, praising his leadership in securing ceasefire agreements in Asia and the Middle East as part of his ongoing international peacekeeping efforts.
Prime Minister Takaichi met with President Trump in Tokyo shortly after his meeting with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace.
“In fact, Prime Minister Abe [Shinzo] often told me about your dynamic diplomacy. Most recently, Mr. President was able to negotiate a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia and contribute to peace in Asia,” she said. said. “In addition, the agreement you recently concluded in the Middle East is an unprecedented historical achievement.”
Takaichi emphasized that Trump's recent achievements have brought visible results for global stability. “In such a short period of time, the world has seen more peace on earth, and in this context, I greatly appreciate your unwavering commitment to peace and stability. I myself have been so impressed and inspired by you, Mr. President,” she added.
The meeting followed a number 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 is also credited with helping mediate de-escalation between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congoand also India and Pakistan, as part of what the White House has called “Trump's Path to International Peace and Prosperity.”
Trump during his five-day trip to Asia highlighted his administration's efforts to strengthen U.S. alliances and develop economic partnerships throughout the region. Over the weekend, he attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia, where signed trade and mineral agreements with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, and a formal peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Trump is expected continue his tour with stops in Japan and South Korea before finishing the week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Trump's meeting with Takaichi marks his first official interaction with Japan's first female prime minister, took earlier this month after leading the Liberal Democratic Party to victory in parliament. Her government has gave the signal a desire to deepen security and economic cooperation with the United States in keeping with the legacy of her mentor, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
