Rahm Emanuel, who was appointed as the new ambassador to Japan in the United States, posted for the first time on Twitter after the appointment was decided, saying that the alliance with Japan strengthens the values of democracy and wants to further deepen the relationship. Shown.
Rahm Emanuel was approved by a majority in the plenary session of the US Senate on the 18th, and was officially appointed as the ambassador to Japan, which had been vacant for about two and a half years.
Hours after the inauguration, Emmanuel told Twitter: "The 60-year-old alliance with Japan promotes peace and prosperity, and above all, strengthens the values of democracy we share. I posted.
He added, "What kind of cooperation will be built in the next three years will determine the situation of the United States over the next 30 years in the Indo-Pacific region. As the two countries face a common challenge, I will continue to be an ambassador to deepen the relationship between the two countries. We will make an effort to strengthen the alliance. "
Emmanuel was once the White House Chief of Staff in the Obama administration and is said to be close to President Biden, who was then Vice President.
The Biden administration attaches great importance to the relationship with Japan, which is an ally in order to counter China, which is positioned as the "largest competitor", and aims to further strengthen the relationship centered on Mr. Emmanuel, who was appointed as the ambassador to Japan. You can see it.