Von der Leyen
European Union
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“Very good first conversation with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.”
Von der Leyen says she had a very good first conversation with Japan's prime minister and notes Europe and Japan are trusted friends in an uncertain world.
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Very good first conversation with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Europe and Japan are trusted friends. And in today’s uncertain world, friendship matters more than ever. Together, we stand for open economies, secure societies, and fair rules.
On speaking with Japan's prime minister.