U.S. Department of State Senior Minister Abe's tenure, “Contributing to Stabilization of Japan-U.S. Relations,” November 18, 7:02

On the 15th, a senior official of the US State Department told NHK's interview that Prime Minister Abe ’s tenure will be the longest in the history of constitutional policy. “To celebrate a long-term administration. It ’s also politically stable. ” On top of that, the senior official said, “Long-term administration is good for the stability and continuity of US-Japan relations,” and expressed recognition that it would lead to stability in US-Japan relations.

President Trump himself calls Prime Minister Abe a “very good friend” and seems to want to continue good relations between the leaders.

The US government also wants a strong and stable alliance between Japan and the United States to compete with China, which is positioned as a strategic competitor.

On the other hand, a senior State Department official said, “We do not support a specific person, but support the process of democracy,” emphasizing that any government that has been chosen democratically will support it. did.