Meeting Sanae Takaichi, Trump Says US and Japan are the Strongest Allies

On the morning of the 28th, US President Trump held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Akasaka, Tokyo. This was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders.

Before the meeting, the two jointly reviewed the honor guard.

Trump stated that the relationship between the two countries has "become stronger than ever before. We are allies at the strongest level," and expressed hope for further strengthening of relations.

He mentioned the relationship between the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, saying that Takaichi "should become one of the greatest prime ministers."

Hopes to Jointly Create a New Golden Era for US-Japan Relations

During the talks, Sanae Takaichi emphasized that the US-Japan alliance "has become the greatest alliance in the world. Japan will also work together to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the world."

She said: "In order to make Japan and the United States even stronger and more prosperous, I hope to jointly create a new golden era for the US-Japan alliance with you."

She stated that to advance a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP), she is willing to further promote US-Japan cooperation.

Sanae Takaichi also signed documents with Trump regarding the supply and security of rare earths and critical minerals.

In tariff agreement related documents, Japan pledged a massive investment of $550 billion (about RM 2.3103 trillion) in the US and confirmed its firm commitment to implementing the great agreement.

Later, Trump went to the US Navy's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where he planned to inspect the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier "Washington" which is based there.

Meeting with Japanese Emperor Lasted About 30 Minutes

The previous day, Trump went to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to pay a courtesy visit to Emperor Naruhito.

Emperor Naruhito greeted him at the entrance, smiling and shaking hands with Trump. Before leaving after the meeting, Trump shook hands with Emperor Naruhito again and praised him twice as "a great man!".

The last time Trump met Emperor Naruhito was in 2019, when the latter had just ascended the throne.

According to the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, the meeting lasted about 30 minutes, and the emperor expressed his hope that Trump's visit to Japan would further strengthen the friendly relations between the US and Japan.

At the same time, US White House Press Secretary Leavitt revealed that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated during her meeting with US President Trump that she would nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

She said that during the talks, Takaichi pointed out that since Trump took office in January, he has contributed to peace in Thailand and Cambodia as well as the Middle East ceasefire agreement, praising it as "an unprecedented historic achievement. In such a short time, the world has become more peaceful."

It is reported that during Trump's first term, then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also recommended Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.