Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance is "a top priority" ahead of their meeting on Tuesday.
"We agreed that we will work toward elevating the Japan-U.S. alliance to new heights,"
Takaichi told reporters, adding that she informed Trump that strengthening the alliance is her administration's top priority on the diplomatic and security front.
Author's summary: Takaichi prioritizes Japan-U.S. alliance.