After Xi meet, Japan’s new PM calls for stable ties with China; ‘leaders from two countries should…’

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female premier, recapped a highly active diplomatic week following a historic parliamentary election and her coalition government’s formation. Takaichi highlighted Japan’s expanded role in key regional and global summits, including the ASEAN and APEC meetings, and historic talks with President Trump, President Xi, and ROK leaders. She spotlighted Japan’s commitment to updating the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, advancing the Japan-US security alliance, deepening strategic and economic ties with China, South Korea, and Canada, and preparing for Japan’s upcoming APEC chairmanship in 2031. Takaichi emphasized the importance of dialogue and steady commitment to agreements, aiming to secure Japan’s place at the center of global diplomacy and progress.