Washington, Oct. 6 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is “a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Monday. Trump applauded Takaichi’s victory in Saturday’s LDP leadership election, saying: “This is tremendous news for the incredible people of Japan. Congratulations to all!” Takaichi is widely expected to be elected prime minister on the first day of an extraordinary session of the Diet, scheduled to begin on Oct. 15. While Takaichi has not yet taken office as the country’s leader, Trump referred to her as Japan’s “first female prime minister” without mentioning her name in the post. The Japanese and U.S. governments are considering scheduling the president’s envisaged visit to Japan for late October. If Takaichi assumes office as Japan’s new prime minister, she is expected hold her first summit talks with Trump during his stay in Japan. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Trump Praises Takaichi as Person of Great Wisdom, Strength
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