Newly appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering a visit to the United States to meet with the president-elect before the inauguration in January, as reported by the Yomiuri Shimbun daily. In an interview on Saturday, Ishiba emphasized the importance of establishing a relationship with the incoming U.S. leader as Prime Minister of Japan, a key ally of the United States.
With the U.S. presidential election scheduled for November 5, the contest between Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris is anticipated to be closely fought. Ishiba’s proactive stance in reaching out to the president-elect demonstrates Japan’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic ties with the U.S.