US President Donald Trump is set to visit Japan for three days starting Monday for his first in-person discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Kyodo News reported. This will mark Trump’s first trip to Japan in nearly six years. Takaichi, who secured the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election on October 4, became Japan’s first woman prime minister on Tuesday, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba.

During a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Trump is also expected to meet Emperor Naruhito. “President Trump’s visit is an extremely meaningful opportunity to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance,” Kihara added, noting that Takaichi’s administration “sincerely welcomes” the trip, according to Kyodo News.

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