The newly appointed US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has released a video message, stating his enthusiasm for strengthening the Japan-US alliance for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Ambassador Emmanuel of the United States, who arrived on the 23rd, released a video message of about four and a half minutes on the 24th.
In this, Ambassador Emmanuel stated that President Biden was "proud to be an old friend and an important friend," and emphasized his closeness and trust with the president.
He emphasized the importance of relations with Japan, saying, "Japan and the United States have promoted peace and prosperity in the free and open Indo-Pacific. The Japan-US alliance is a lighthouse that illuminates the infinite possibilities and hopes of the region." Did.
He also pointed out that "powerful activities are always threatening the democratic order based on the rules promoted by the Japan-US alliance," with China and Russia in mind.
"Japan and the United States will never be swayed by any partner. The cooperation between Japan and the United States over the next three years will determine the position of both countries for the next 30 years," he said, for the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. He emphasized that he will focus on strengthening the Japan-US alliance.
Mr. Emmanuel is voluntarily quarantined at the ambassador's residence in Tokyo to take measures against the new corona, and after 10 days of quarantine, he will start full-scale activities as an ambassador to Japan.