During a state dinner at the White House, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Joe Biden celebrated the US-Japan alliance. Kishida humorously invoked 'Star Trek' in his toast, quoting the famous line to emphasize the strength and future of the bilateral relationship. The event, highlighted by Kishida's light-hearted references and an amusing moment when Biden tried to toast without a glass, underscored the camaraderie and strategic partnership between the two nations.
Kishida cracks jokes and invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast U.S.-Japan alliance at state dinner: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cracked jokes and invoked a touchstone of American culture as he quoted from “Star Trek”… https://t.co/1bkWHYPrMM #japannews #japantoday
Kishida cracks jokes, invokes ‘Star Trek’ as he and Biden toast U.S.-Japan alliance at state dinner https://t.co/sYIpQXblYM https://t.co/LqtjebqXbn
Kishida cracks jokes, invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast U.S.-Japan alliance at state dinner https://t.co/UZ0DuQwmvn
To boldly Joe! Japan's prime minister quotes Star Trek as he hails Tokyo's alliance with the US during glamorous, star-studded White House state dinner (as Biden tries to toast without a glass) https://t.co/JIW4PV8qvz https://t.co/XuxdVMJSCV
Kishida cracks jokes and invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast US-Japan alliance at state dinner https://t.co/CxDW98AW5o
Kishida cracks jokes and invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast US-Japan alliance at state dinner (from @AP) https://t.co/iFz9rWGmRy