Prime Minister Suga wants to hurry to make adjustments so that he can have a quick telephone conversation with the new President Biden of the United States, realize an early visit to the United States, and build a relationship of trust with the new President.
In addition to further strengthening the Japan-US alliance, we plan to work closely on multilateral issues such as measures against the new coronavirus and climate change issues.
Following the inauguration of the new President of the United States, Prime Minister Suga posted a message on his Twitter account saying, "Congratulations on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. Japan and the United States have a strong bond that shares universal values. We are looking forward to working with President Biden to strengthen the Japan-US alliance and realize a "free and open Indo-Pacific". "
Prime Minister Suga hastened to make adjustments so that he could have a quick telephone conversation with the new President Biden, and realized an early visit to the United States while assessing the system of the new administration and the infection status of the new coronavirus, and a relationship of trust with the new president. I want to build.
We will further strengthen the Japan-US alliance, strengthen cooperation with countries that share universal values, such as Australia and India, and work together to form an international order based on democracy and the rule of law. It is a policy.
In addition, in close cooperation with the new President Biden, who advocates international cooperation, multilateral issues such as measures against the new coronavirus, climate change issues, and the establishment of international rules to ensure a fair competitive environment such as the digital market. So, I would like to lead the international community.
On the other hand, regarding the Japanese side's burden of stationing expenses for the U.S. Forces in Japan, the so-called "compassionate budget," the government has not agreed on a specific burden in the negotiations between Japan and the United States, and the government has a deadline for a "special agreement." As we approach the end of March, we are aiming for an early conclusion with the new administration.