The Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, and the President of the United States, Donald Trump, committed this Tuesday in Tokyo to take their alliance to a 'new golden era' with the signing of agreements amid trade negotiations. 'I would like to achieve a new golden era of the alliance between Japan and the United States in which both become stronger and more prosperous,' said Takaichi, meeting with Trump at the Akasaka State Guest House, in her first face-to-face with the US president since her appointment a week ago. Trump, who arrived in Tokyo on Monday after a visit to Malaysia, congratulated the Japanese prime minister again and assured that his Administration is 'excited' for this new chapter with Tokyo. 'I think we are going to achieve enormous trade together, more than ever, just by signing a new deal, a very fair deal,' declared the head of state, who also highlighted a recent arms order from Japan 'for a large amount of new military equipment.' After initial open comments to the press, Takaichi and Trump proceeded to talk privately and subsequently signed two documents, one on the plan for the new 'golden era' between the two countries and the implementation of the terms of their trade agreement, and another on cooperation in the supply of rare earths and critical minerals. 'But we thank you for that order and for the trade,' added the US official. Trump also stated that he expects to have a 'fantastic relationship' with the new Japanese leader and said he has always felt 'great love and respect' for Japan: 'I can say that this relationship will be stronger than ever,' added the president. 'I just want you to know: if you have any questions, doubts, anything you wish, any favor you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there,' he added. The conservative Japanese prime minister praised the work of President Trump on the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as 'the unprecedented historic achievement' obtained in the Middle East, she said. 'Prime Minister Abe spoke to me frequently about his dynamic diplomacy,' said Takaichi, bringing up the good friendship that Trump and he showed during the Republican's first term, who said he was 'saddened' by his assassination. 'You know that we make the best military equipment in the world: the jet planes, the missiles and everything else, and we hope not to have to use them much, or even at all.'
