US President Donald Trump on Monday praised the election of conservative leader Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister, describing her as a person of “wisdom and strength.”

“Japan has just elected its first female Prime Minister, a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength,” Trump said on his Truth Social network. “This is tremendous news for the incredible people of Japan. Congratulations to all (sic)!”

According to Japanese media, Trump is expected to visit the key Asian ally in late October. Also Read | Takaichi Sanae, the hardline nationalist who may soon lead Japan

Takaichi celebrated what she called a “new era” on Saturday after being elected head of Japan’s long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a position that effectively ensures her appoi

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