“The leaders discussed the importance of promoting the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, continuing to strengthen the alliance between the two countries and working together to strengthen the global economy,” White House spokesman Judd Deere tweeted.
Trump also congratulated Suga on his confirmation as prime minister.
On September 16, the Japanese parliament, by a majority vote, approved Sugu as prime minister.
His predecessor in this post, Shinzo Abe, resigned for health reasons.