Mr. Biden Telephone talks with leaders of allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as Japan and South Korea

Mr. Biden Telephone talks with leaders of allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as Japan and South Korea November 12, 12:29

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Former Vice President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party, who declared victory in the US presidential election, met with the leaders of allies in the Asia-Pacific region, such as Prime Minister Suga and President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, over the phone.

In addition, we announced the major personnel for the first time toward the inauguration of the administration in January next year, and appointed Mr. Crane, an aide, as the chief of staff of the president who will be the key to the new administration, and are making full-scale preparations.

Mr. Biden held a series of telephone talks with the leaders of allies in the Asia-Pacific region of Japan, South Korea and Australia on the 11th.

According to Mr. Biden's transition team, in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Kan, Mr. Biden emphasized the US defense obligations under Article 5 of the Japan-US Security Treaty and expanded and strengthened the Japan-US alliance in new fields. He said he expressed a strong desire to do so.

In a telephone conversation with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, the two sides confirmed the strengthening of the alliance and close cooperation on issues such as North Korea.

According to the Korean presidential office, the meeting time was 14 minutes, and the two parties agreed to meet as soon as possible after Mr. Biden took office.

According to the transition team, Mr. Biden will work closely with Australian Prime Minister Morrison to develop alliances, strengthen democracy and maintain stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It is said that he conveyed his thoughts.

Mr. Biden argues that President Trump has damaged relations with allies and strengthens relations with Japan and South Korea.

Mr. Biden had a telephone meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the 9th, followed by a series of meetings with British Prime Minister Johnson, French President Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Irish Prime Minister Martin on the 10th. We are activating diplomatic activities.

In addition, Mr. Biden announced for the first time the major personnel for the inauguration of the administration in January next year, and his aide Ron, who was the chief of staff at the time when he was vice president as the chief of staff of the new administration Mr. Klein has been appointed and preparations are in full swing.

Meanwhile, President Trump visited the Arlington National Cemetery near the capital city of Washington on the 11th and appeared in public for the first time since Mr. Biden's declaration of victory, but he did not make a statement.

President Trump is poised to continue the court battle, but the US media has said that the evidence is inadequate and has expressed his aide's view that he cannot win the court battle, and he is interested in the future response of the president.