Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's official visit to the United States this week, the first by a Japanese prime minister in nine years, underscores a pivotal moment in Japan-U.S. relations. Kishida is engaging in talks with President Joe Biden aimed at significantly upgrading their defense alliance in response to shared concerns about China's regional assertiveness. The visit encompasses a state dinner, a speech at Congress, and a luncheon meeting with U.S. business leaders, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the bilateral relationship. Amidst this, tensions over the proposed sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel persist, though both leaders are expected to focus on strengthening ties beyond this issue. Kishida's visit is marked by symbolic gestures, including laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, visiting the National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II, and engaging in a dialogue with the next generation for Japan-U.S. friendship. The visit to the White House and the announcement of over 70 agreements further highlight the strategic importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
President Biden host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House https://t.co/cby9cZO4sP
DC Double Date Night: Biden Woos Japanese PM with Dinner Out Fumio Kishida began his trip to the US by dining out with Joe Biden on Tuesday. They apparently shared a few courses together while mulling over how to pin the blame on Russian & Chinese aggression. Most… https://t.co/3vNE5JBMJO
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce over 70 agreements when they meet at the White House on Wednesday. Here's what to expect. https://t.co/09SSjQ9N7m
Biden and Kishida are celebrating tighter U.S.-Japan relations today. But looming over the event are questions about the political futures of both leaders. https://t.co/LQb6zUOi0M
President Biden’s welcoming of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a State visit is the “crowning partnership” to the administration’s strategy of linking closer American partners in the Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/tEby9jXDqN
Hugely significant meeting today between President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida, to upgrade the security relationship between the United States and Japan. Why it matters: --It's perhaps the clearest indication yet of an official need to counter and stymie China's growing…
A new partnership on space exploration, an upgraded command structure, and a fresh batch of cherry blossom trees are a few of the highlights Biden and Fumio Kishida will announce today during Japan’s official visit. https://t.co/eFg9FEppP9
What will come out of the summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida? @solis_msolis offers a look. https://t.co/BV7crmuSE4
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Biden, Japan’s PM to showcase strong partnership during White House state visit https://t.co/9mXlloAGDR
Pres. Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected this week to announce a ramped-up level of defense and intelligence cooperation between the two countries, senior administration officials said. https://t.co/PzQQwUU02Z
Biden welcomes Japanese PM Kishida to the White House. Japan is being groomed by the US to attack China. Mad hegemon and its spineless puppets. https://t.co/w2V8Xhnlpw
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko were welcomed by US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden to the White House https://t.co/SRJaKyOhb8 https://t.co/UcPPZ67qng
During this week’s official visit, @POTUS and Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida will discuss efforts to strengthen our political, security, economic, and people-to-people ties. https://t.co/7lgevnTAAl
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was welcomed to the White House by U.S. President Joe Biden and gave him Wajima-nuri lacquerware made bay craftsman affected by earthquake https://t.co/cB2kJVSchq
#PMinAction: On April 8 (local time), PM Kishida visited Washington D.C., in the United States. #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/TH8Q0Hylzd
On April 9, PM Kishida and Mrs. Kishida, the spouse of PM, during their official visit to Washington D.C., visited the #WhiteHouse and attended an informal dinner with President Biden and Dr. Biden upon invitation. #US More👉https://t.co/YW2xOLWE1n https://t.co/m51GNZtYe0
On April 9, PM Kishida, during his official visit to Washington D.C., had a dialogue with the next generation for Japan- U.S. friendship and cooperation. #US 👉https://t.co/EyqWl9JLgX https://t.co/tqTtqZAPo0
On April 9, PM Kishida, during his official visit to Washington D.C., visited the National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II. #US 👉https://t.co/IUCo45y9Lu https://t.co/C1ti0O4eVx
On April 9, PM Kishida, during his official visit to Washington D.C., attended a luncheon meeting with U.S. business leaders, which was co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-Japan Business Council. #US 👉https://t.co/idmM48GrkH https://t.co/rDtz50T8VQ
On April 9, PM Kishida, during his official visit to Washington D.C., visited #ArlingtonNationalCemetery. #US 👉https://t.co/Y46g8vTEBB https://t.co/HB6e3JD4nl
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko to the White House https://t.co/SRJaKyOhb8 https://t.co/euD9on5hE1
Biden meets Japan's PM Kishida over shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal. https://t.co/baFUyhhaEt
Biden Meets Japan’s PM Kishida over Shared Concerns about China and Differences on US Steel Deal https://t.co/3MuGrGb00a
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida kicked off a state visit to Washington on Tuesday, a day before he was to hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on a historic upgrade to defense ties as the allies look to counter China’s growing assertiveness. https://t.co/H27yixxSRf
President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. Ahead of Kishida's visit, the US ambassador to Japan said US will have a fundamentally different military command posture at Japan's planned new military command centre to allow for better… https://t.co/kCReWuoVNo
Biden and Kishida should use their visit to ensure that the U.S.-Japan alliance is sufficiently strong and credible to stand up to its most pressing threats, @jekavanagh and @ka_grieco write. https://t.co/PhfrORaCSS
At Wednesday’s state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, diplomacy will be served with nods to Japanese ingredients, including an appetizer inspired by a California roll. First lady Jill Biden promised the fete will be “meaningful and memorable.” https://t.co/VyhSOIPof7
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his wife, Kishida Yuko, to Washington, D.C., with a seafood dinner. Before dinner, the Bidens exchanged gifts with the visitors. https://t.co/9Q7DFjq7AI
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is in Washington this week for the 1st official state visit of 🇯🇵 PM in 9 years. Ahead of his trip, he sat down with me for a 1:1 interview and spoke about his life, career and foreign and defense policy. My profile: https://t.co/Jcw5U4qgAs
Biden meets Kishida over shared concerns about China and differences on U.S. Steel deal: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday that spotlights shared concerns about… https://t.co/bQCaDLZDT6 #japannews #japantoday
With relations between Japan and the United States near a historic high, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will embark on a state visit to Washington to further deepen both countries' defense and economic ties. https://t.co/uSa9lxJ7LI
A steel deal between the US and Japan is caught in an election year fight as Biden and Trump vie for swing-state votes Read the Big Take ⤵️ https://t.co/Pkfy3gZRDg
▼Prime Minister Kishida’s Attendance at the Luncheon Meeting with U.S. Business Leaders (Summary) #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/YwuB81cgir
▼Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to Arlington National Cemetery (Summary) #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/30u9etWjIp
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit https://t.co/yBzX4G5uII
The U.S.-Japan Alliance forms the cornerstone of peace & security in the Free & Open Indo-Pacific, & I believe our relationship w/ Japan is one of our most important alliances in the world. Pleased to welcome @JPN_PMO @kishida230 for his Official Visit to the U.S. My statement: https://t.co/aNftGuuFLl
President Joe Biden's meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be about everything but the furor in the US over sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel https://t.co/acg4kS35CH
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' ahead of Biden summit https://t.co/2XWOMIl9gC
A steel deal between the US and Japan is caught in an election year fight as Biden and Trump vie for swing-state votes https://t.co/ddR2uEFruS
In his @CNN interview prior to his official visit to the US, PM Kishida explains how the Japan-US Alliance has become "ever more important" due to the world being at a "historic turning point." Check out the full interview to see why the 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 relationship is stronger than ever. https://t.co/PbdpKX93Vl
Our alliance with Japan is fundamental to stability in the Indo-Pacific. At a time of growing military aggression by China in the Taiwan Strait & South China Sea, the U.S. must continue efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties & security cooperation w/ Japan. https://t.co/j7tZqoCrqG
Japan is a critical American ally and trading partner, and I am pleased that Prime Minister Kishida is visiting the U.S. this week. As we continue to pursue deeper cooperation with Japan, we must work to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. https://t.co/ZwatI6KyPD
The U.S.-Japan Alliance is one of our most important diplomatic, economic, technological, & military alliances in the world, & is central to securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. I’m pleased to support this resolution in honor of Japanese PM Kishida’s official visit to the U.S. https://t.co/2U6Z3j6KnI
The Biden-Kishida summit provides an opportunity to take stock of three crucial matters: Can Kishida sustain Japan’s proactive leadership? What will summit deliverables reveal about priorities? And will U.S.-Japan cooperation survive this year's elections? https://t.co/BV7crmuSE4
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told The Post his visit to the White House would underline the importance and strength of the U.S.-Japan relationship in an increasingly fragile security environment. https://t.co/2ubYdEe6b3
🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 PM Kishida has arrived safely in Washington, D.C. Welcome back to the United States! https://t.co/mPtrgeIoVI
President Biden will welcome two key Asian allies, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to the White House this week. #TWTFrontPage https://t.co/vkck8O6rqd
Honored to join @HouseForeignGOP Chairman @RepMcCaul, @HouseForeign Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks, & @RepBera to welcome Prime Minister Kishida to Washington. The U.S.-Japan alliance is vital for a free, open, prosperous, & secure Indo-Pacific. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 https://t.co/N3rjxpgFgv
RM @RepGregoryMeeks, CM @RepMcCaul, Indo-Pacific Subcommittee RM @RepBera, CW @RepYoungKim statement upon introduction of a Resolution honoring the United States-Japan alliance & welcoming Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the US for a state visit & joint address to Congress: https://t.co/LnqqFQsnqx
I welcome @JPN_PMO @kishida230 as he begins his official visit to the United States. When I served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan, I worked my heart out to raise the Alliance to new heights. As Senator, I remain committed to strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance in all dimensions. https://t.co/0NSHLLxNFC
Biden will meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal https://t.co/rZXPnJv2cx
Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal (from @AP) https://t.co/ue3MVLjX7C
Biden, Kishida to Strengthen Defense Alliance With Eye on China ➡️ Global cooperation helps alleviate supply constraints (labor, transportation) ➡️ Japan seeking to build a multi-layer defense network with other countries to help strengthen deterrence. https://t.co/Fd7r3uOoix
Biden to meet Japan’s PM amid shared concerns about China, differences on U.S. Steel deal https://t.co/4oVZTWewmq
▼Press Conference by Prime Minister Kishida regarding His Visit to the United States of America (April 8) #DiplomacySecurity #JPNUSAsummit https://t.co/e5Zcnaqoj7
Japanese Prime Minister Funio Kishida arrives in Washington for an official visit during which he will hold talks with Biden and give a speech at Congress. https://t.co/oEIqNWNsGl https://t.co/AgzjajkVdp
Japan PM Fumio Kishida Arrives in Washington; Official Visit Involves Meeting with Biden, State Dinner and Speech at Congress https://t.co/oEIqNWMUQN https://t.co/DmI0ghP8Tv
This is the type of visit that would warrant being greeted by @POTUS or at the very least @SecBlinken . Instead it appears @RahmEmanuel, the US Ambassador to Japan, is receiving PM Kishida. https://t.co/YKmj9qxKsr
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Washington as he looks to strengthen his country’s alliance with the US while sidestepping issues that cast their ties in an unfavorable light. More here: https://t.co/YSnJ7LMCNK https://t.co/dAn4z5ULAX
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week. He will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that’s meant to achieve a major upgrading of their defense alliance. https://t.co/KZ6jb3T2w1
PM Kishida: I have arrived in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States of America. I will now begin my official visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister in nine years https://t.co/5GQS7beqB8
Japan PM Fumio Kishida heads to Washington looking to strengthen his country’s alliance with the US while sidestepping thorny issues like the planned takeover of US Steel https://t.co/5i9vjWM2Fo
Welcome to the U.S.! @JPN_PMO Prime Minister Kishida has just landed @Andrews_JBA! 🛬 During his official visit, PM Kishida will be meeting with @POTUS Biden and addressing a joint meeting of Congress! Follow us for visit updates and 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 global partnership moments! https://t.co/zjlf0GnuTJ
What's expected at Kishida's U.S. visit?: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week. He will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that's meant to… https://t.co/K38gZeahHa #japannews #japantoday
Japan’s Kishida warns world at ‘historic turning point’ as he touts US alliance ahead of Biden summit https://t.co/x1rrgpWgcs
The upcoming summit between President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida provides an opportunity to take stock of three crucial matters, writes @solis_msolis. https://t.co/BV7crmuSE4
The White House is ready for Kishida’s visit https://t.co/yjQwpBJWGE
When Pres. Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Kishida at the White House for an official visit Wednesday, an administration official tells @ABC News the two countries will make "historic" announcements. https://t.co/9QXjveuEdh
Wondering why the Japanese flag is flying throughout DC? It’s to celebrate Prime Minister Kishida’s official visit to the US, and he arrives today! It’s wonderful to see the city celebrating this historic moment in Japan-U.S. friendship 🇯🇵🇺🇸 https://t.co/oPPydLH4Kj
Washington will be abuzz with summitry this week as President Biden welcomes two key Asian allies, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to the White House for a string of bilateral and trilateral meetings... https://t.co/8gLHOmXGIw
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold talks on Wednesday. https://t.co/ymf9zub9xl
China Topic A as Biden welcomes Japanese, Philippine leaders for summits https://t.co/SCB8VU9Jhr
President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing might and manage risks ranging from North Korea to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. https://t.co/lO9cxr6ARE
⚠️ US, JAPAN, PHILIPPINES MEET TO BOLSTER TIES AS SECURITY WORRIES MOUNT Full Story → https://t.co/9sW0ZFSAhZ U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing…
YOASOBI will be at the White House! 👀 Oh yeah, that’s for Kishida's state dinner btw (Biden will also be there). https://t.co/BJzMWDgtPY
Why Japan is not giving up on U.S. Steel deal: Days after U.S. President Joe Biden joined his election rival Donald Trump in voicing concern about a Japanese purchase of U.S. Steel, the manufacturer began touting the benefits of… https://t.co/wydinDwAOp #japannews #japantoday
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to embark on US State visit on April 10. Watch #WorldToday with @Geeta_Mohan: https://t.co/xm9XgfmpsY #japan #FumioKishida #news #ITVideo https://t.co/Hj1I0RnWEx
Kishida, ahead of U.S. trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he wants to strengthen military and weapons development cooperation with the United… https://t.co/e0043Rk7DY #japannews #japantoday
During his upcoming visit to the United States, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will stress the importance of Japan-U.S. ties in a bid to fortify the relationship ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. https://t.co/Uxet81mqkY
Ahead of an official visit to Washington, D.C. to celebrate 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 friendship, Prime Minister Kishida said "the Japan-U.S. alliance is stronger than ever" in an interview with @NewsHour co-anchor @GeoffRBennett. Watch the full interview at the link below: https://t.co/McdlcmDRao
President Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at the White House next week for a state visit that will include a joint press conference with the two leaders. https://t.co/G3ozcoPIiN
Japan's PM Kishida's upcoming visit to the United States will center on the Indo-Pacific strategy, defense ties, and the future of the Quad. Kishida and President Biden are set to affirm the deep ties between Japan and the US during this visit. @norishikata @geeta_mohan https://t.co/yIZqWDg8FZ
My thoughts on next week's State Visit by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio: Why the Japan-U.S. Summit Matters https://t.co/fXSlhjULFP via @CFR_org
In an exclusive interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he intends to convey his vision for the future Japan-U.S. relationship during his upcoming visit to the United States. https://t.co/fpSlw5ZYxb https://t.co/rlQBS62yoX
Preparations underway for next week’s official visit by Japanese PM Kishida to the White House https://t.co/DxiVt8LxII