Japan's Ishiba congratulates Trump in U.S. election win

By AJP Posted : November 7, 2024, 09:55 Updated : November 7, 2024, 09:55
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media following North Korea's latest missile launches at his office in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2024.  AP-Yonhap
 
SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following Trump's declaration of victory in the U.S. presidential election.

"I wish to coordinate closely with him to bring the Japan-U.S. alliance and relationship to new heights," Ishiba told the media on Wednesday, emphasizing Japan's commitment to its most crucial security partnership.

The announcement came amid heightened regional tensions, with Japan seeking to enhance its defense posture against an increasingly assertive China and nuclear-capable North Korea.

Despite concerns over Trump's previous protectionist policies during his 2017 to 2021 tenure, Japanese officials have prioritized maintaining strong bilateral ties.

Senior Japanese officials indicated that maintaining robust security cooperation with Washington would remain central to Tokyo's foreign policy strategy.

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