Telephone talks with Prime Minister Biden Confirming the importance of the Japan-US alliance November 12, 8:33
Prime Minister Suga has been holding a telephone conversation with former Vice President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party of Japan, who declared victory in the US presidential election.
Congratulations will be given directly to Mr. Biden, and the talks will confirm the importance of the Japan-US alliance.
The first telephone conversation between Prime Minister Kan and Mr. Byden began before 8:30 am.
In this, Prime Minister Suga is expected to congratulate Mr. Biden directly and confirm the importance of the Japan-US alliance at the meeting.
Prime Minister Suga hopes to build a personal relationship of trust through telephone talks and work closely with the new administration to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.
In addition to continuing to cooperate on measures against the new coronavirus, we would like to confirm our policy of cooperating to resolve issues surrounding North Korea, such as the abduction issue.
Then, Prime Minister Suga will visit the United States at an appropriate time in order to meet with Mr. Biden in person.