Prime Minister Kishida to visit the US today for Japan-US summit meeting. This is the first time in nine years that a prime minister has visited the United States as a state guest.
As the international situation becomes increasingly severe, cooperation in the field of defense... is expected to deepen. The U.S.-led lunar exploration program "Artemis Project" is also expected to be discussed by the two countries during the meeting. The two countries are expected to confirm further strengthening of cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space.