JAPAN-U.S. DEFENSE MINISTERIAL MEETING

TOKYO, Oct. 29 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On October 29, Defense Minister Koizumi held a meeting with U.S. War Secretary Hegseth. The two leaders exchanged views and shared recognition of the increasingly severe security situation in the Indo-Pacific. Based on the shared understanding reached during the Japan-U.S. summit on October 28, they also reaffirmed their strong leadership and commitment to further strengthening the deterrence and response ...


TELEPHONE MEETING BETWEEN PRIME MINISTER TAKAICHI AND PRESIDENT VON DER LEYEN OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION (SUMMARY)

TOKYO, Oct. 29 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 29, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a telephone meeting with H. E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The overview of the meeting is as follows: 1. At the outset, President von der Leyen extended her congratulations to Prime Minister TAKAICHI on her appointment. 2. Prime Minister TAKAICHI conveyed to ...


JAPAN-INDIA SUMMIT TELEPHONE TALK (SUMMARY)

TOKYO, Oct. 29 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 29, commencing at 14:00 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. The overview of the talk is as follows: 1. At the outset, Prime Minister Takaichi stated that, as the two countries share fundamental values and strategic interests, Japan intends to continue to work together toward ...


VISIT TO THE U.S. NAVAL BASE YOKOSUKA BY PRIME MINISTER TAKAICHI AND U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: Prime Minister Takaichi delivered the following remarks of encouragement to personnel of the Self-Defense Forces and United States Forces Japan aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier "George Washington." "This year marks the US Navy's semiquincentennial anniversary. As we celebrate the important milestone, I am truly honored to have this opportunity to deliver remarks with President Trump aboard the aircraft car...


JAPAN-U.S. SUMMIT MEETING, SIGNING CEREMONY, AND JAPAN-U.S. WORKING LUNCH

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On October 28th, commencing at 9:45 a.m. for approximately 90 minutes, Ms. Sanae TAKAICHI held a Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting, signing ceremony, and working lunch with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, who is visiting Japan. The overview is as follows (Japan-U.S. Summit meeting commenced at 9:50 a.m. and lasted approximately 40 minutes; signing ceremony commenced at 10:...


MEETING OF THE JAPAN-U.S. LEADERS WITH THE FAMILIES OF THE ABDUCTEES AND OTHERS

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On October 28, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi, together with President Donald Trump of the United States, met with the families of the abductees and others, at the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


JAPAN-U.S. SUMMIT MEETING

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On October 28, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, at the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace. Following a salute and guard of honor ceremony, the two leaders held a summit meeting, which was followed by a signing ceremony. Lastly, they held a working lunch. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


VISIT TO YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On October 28, Defense Minister Koizumi and U.S. War Secretary Hegseth along with PM Takaichi and President Trump visited the USS George Washington at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. The leaders delivered remarks to U.S. and Japanese service members, emphasizing strength of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U. S. Navy and this event served as an opportun...


VISIT TO THE U.S. NAVAL BASE YOKOSUKA BY PM TAKAICHI AND U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: Prime Minister Takaichi delivered the following remarks of encouragement to personnel of the Self-Defense Forces and United States Forces Japan aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier "George Washington." "This year marks the US Navy's semiquincentennial anniversary. As we celebrate the important milestone, I am truly honored to have this opportunity to deliver remarks with President Trump aboard the aircraft carrier US...


JAPAN-U.S. SUMMIT MEETING, SIGNING CEREMONY, AND JAPAN-U.S. WORKING LUNCH (SUMMARY)

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 28th, commencing at 9:45 a.m. for approximately 90 minutes, Ms. Sanae TAKAICHI held a Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting, signing ceremony, and working lunch with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, who is visiting Japan. The overview is as follows (Japan-U.S. Summit meeting commenced at 9:50 a.m. and lasted approximately 40 minutes; signing ceremony commenced at 10:40 a.m....