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Japan-US post-China-summit telephone call in September2026

Takaichi reports Trump's detailed China-summit briefing and agreement on close Japan-US coordination.

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  1. Sanae Takaichi
    Takaichi

    Japan

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    “I have just held a telephone call with President Trump for approximately 20 minutes from 9:00 p.m.”

    Takaichi reports he held a phone call with President Trump and confirms close coordination between Japan and the United States.

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    I have just held a telephone call with President Trump for approximately 20 minutes from 9:00 p.m. President Trump called me immediately after President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and explained the latest U.S.-China summit meeting in quite a lot of detail. During the call, President Trump and I exchanged views primarily on issues related to China, covering economic affairs, including economic security, as well as security affairs, and confirmed close coordination between Japan and the United States. Following our summit meeting in New York on September 22, the fact that we have held two summit-level talks within the space of one week truly demonstrates the strength of the bonds of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. I intend to continue working in close coordination with President Trump. As for the specific details of our conversation, I will refrain from commenting, as they concern...

    On a recent telephone conversation with President Trump.

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  2. Sanae Takaichi
    Takaichi

    Japan

    Translated quote

    “In order to elevate the unshakable US-Japan alliance to even greater heights, I will work in close cooperation with President Trump.”

    Takaichi reports holding a telephone conversation with US President Trump and confirms close US-Japan cooperation on regional and global challenges.

    Source excerpt

    先ほど、午後9時から、トランプ大統領と電話会談を行いました。 トランプ大統領からは、習近平国家主席の訪米直後というタイミングで電話をいただき、今般の米中首脳会談について詳細に説明がございました。 その上で、トランプ大統領との間で、経済安全保障を含む経済や安全保障など、中国をめぐる諸課題を中心に意見交換を行い、日米の連携を確認しました。 今週22日のニューヨーク訪問時の首脳会談に続き、一週間の間に二度の首脳間の会談を実施したことは、まさに日米同盟の力強さを示すものと考えています。 日本と米国は、今や最も信頼し合える同盟国となっており、共に、地域、そして世界の平和と安定に貢献していくことを確認しました。 揺るぎない日米同盟を更なる高みに引き上げていくため、トランプ大統領と緊密に連携してまいります。

    On strengthening cooperation with US President Trump

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