President Trump on Monday met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shortly after she became the country’s first female prime minister, where the two touted the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Trump and Takaichi met at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo one week after Takaichi officially took over as prime minister. Trump congratulated her on becoming the nation’s first woman to hold the position, calling it a “big deal.”

"I want to just let you know, anytime you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, any favors you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there. We are an ally at the strongest level,” Trump said.

Takaichi worked closely with the late Shinzo Abe, Japan’s former prime minister, who built a strong friendship and working relationship with Trump durin

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