Japan-US ties: Trump invites Takaichi to US on call; focus on Indo-Pacific, cooperation among ‘like-minded’ nations

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit the United States this spring. The leaders discussed strengthening the Japan-US alliance and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The visit, potentially in late March, follows recent regional tensions and Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan.