Japanese PM Ishiba Looks to Strengthen U.S. Relations Through Trump Meeting

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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru told reporters he hopes to meet with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump as soon as possible to strengthen Japan's alliance with the United States.

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00:00Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru wants to meet with incoming U.S. President Donald

00:06Trump as soon as possible.

00:08I think it's important to have a consensus on the situation in Northeast Asia.

00:16We will choose the best time for this meeting, and we have a partner, so it's not one-sided.

00:26Speaking at a news conference, Ishiba said the meeting would aim to strengthen Japan's

00:30alliance with the U.S.

00:32Ishiba has pushed for a meeting with Trump since he entered office in October, but the

00:37two cannot meet until Trump officially becomes president on January 20.

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