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We also exchanged views on China, North Korea, and other matters. In particular, regarding the North Korean abduction issue, I conveyed my own determination, and President Trump promised full cooperation. Through this meeting, I believe it was a significant achievement to have confirmed many specific areas of cooperation to further enhance the "quality" of the Japan-U.S. alliance across a wide range of fields, including security, economic security, and the economy. Additionally, we confirmed our commitment to vigorously advance a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" together with President Trump. Going forward, I will continue close interactions with President Trump, aiming for even greater heights in the Japan-U.S. alliance."
Mineko Tokito Abe
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Thu. Mar. 19, 6:24 PM
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White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-town pool report #5: dinner lid until 6:30pm
Dinner lid until 6:30pm.
Note that at 7:15pm the President will be having dinner with the Prime Minister of Japan in the State Dining Room. It is open to the pool and will be streamed.
Nik Popli
TIME
Thu. Mar. 19, 5:43 PM
https://x.com/WHPressPool/status/2034748440215773201
White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - Foreign Pool Report #9 Takaichi briefs her Traveling Press
Below please find some information to tide you over until dinner remarks:
Prime Minister Takaichi left the White House after bilateral meetings concluded and debriefed the Japanese traveling press on the talks. She will return to the White House for the planned dinner:
Topics discussed:
(On Energy Security) "With Japan’s crude oil procurement in Asia in mind, we confirmed that Japan and the United States will work together to expand U.S. energy production."
"I conveyed our desire to establish a joint venture to stockpile crude oil procured from the United States. Diversifying our sources of supply will contribute to the stable energy supply for Japan and Asia."
(On Cooperation on resolving the abduction issue) “I also conveyed that I myself am very eager to meet with Mr. Kim Jong Un directly. We discussed the process for doing so. It appears they are willing to cooperate in various ways.”
(On Critical Minerals) "the two sides finalized three projects, including cooperation on the development of marine mineral resources—such as rare earth mud—in the waters around Minamitorishima."
(On the Security Sector) “The two sides agreed to advance a wide range of security cooperation, including joint development and production of missiles, to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance.”
The brief exchange:
Question on the outcomes of the meeting and if Japan was directly asked to dispatch naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz and how she responded, if such a request was made. There was an additional question on whether there were any requests regarding an increase in defense spending in the security sector and whether there had been any progress on the second phase of investment in the US.
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