Trump lauded Takaichi as 'one of the great prime ministers' at UN meeting

Strenghthing core bilateral ties U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a high-profile bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and defense.

President Trump lauded Prime Minister Takaichi, describing Japan’s economic progress as a major achievement and calling her "one of the great prime ministers".

Takaichi thanked Trump for his strong commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance, emphasizing that their person-to-person diplomacy serves as a critical anchor during an increasingly severe security environment in the Asia-Pacific.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also expressed strong support for President Trump, emphasizing the robust US-Japan alliance during their meeting at the UN.She humorously asked the press to leave the room to discuss agenda items privately.

The leaders reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation on economic security—specifically advancing joint efforts in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

They also addressed regional stability, deterrence against coercion, and the immediate resolution of historical issues such as North Korea's abduction of Japanese nationals.