TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba intends to think about visiting america to fulfill the president-elect earlier than the inauguration in January subsequent 12 months, the Yomiuri newspaper stated on Sunday.
“As the prime minister of Japan, an ally of the U.S., it is necessary for me to have a relationship (with President-elect) before officially taking office in January next year,” the Yomiuri quoted him as saying in its interview held on Saturday.
The premier additionally stated he “won’t deny the possibility” of visiting the U.S. earlier than or after his deliberate visits to South America in the course of subsequent month, the Yomiuri stated.
If this occurs, it will be Ishiba’s first go to to the U.S. since he took workplace as prime minister.
The premier is anticipated to attend the APEC summit in Peru and the G20 summit in Brazil in November, the report stated.
The U.S. presidential election, which pits Democrat Kamala Harris in opposition to Republican Donald Trump, shall be held on Nov. 5.
