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PM Takaichi Meets President Trump, Discusses Iran
PM Takaichi Expresses Trust in Trump During Summit
Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting with President Trump in the United States in the early hours of January 20th, Japan time. During the meeting, PM Takaichi emphasized strong confidence in President Trump, stating, "I believe Donald is the only one who can bring peace and prosperity to the world." President Trump greeted PM Takaichi with a hug, and the meeting in the White House Oval Office was open to the press for approximately 30 minutes.
Discussion on Iran and Bilateral Cooperation
The Iran issue was a key agenda item during the talks. PM Takaichi stated, "Our country condemns attacks on neighboring countries and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz." In contrast, President Trump indicated no plans to dispatch additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, saying, "I do not intend to send troops anywhere" regarding military operations against Iran. President Trump added that he expects Japan to take a step forward in cooperation regarding the situation in Iran.
*Source: YouTube: 日テレNEWS (2026-03-19)*
