Washingon DC, March 19 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday landed in the United States for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington, aiming to cement Japan's position as America's indispensable partner in Asia even as Trump turns his focus to West Asia amid the war with Iran, Japanese state media reported today.

Ahead of embarking for Washington DC for a three-day US visit, Takaichi told reporters in Tokyo that she hopes to reaffirm the strength of bilateral ties with Trump on issues ranging from security to the economy. US is Japan's security ally and the Japanese leader is also expected to present Trump with a new round of investments under a $550 billion trade deal signed last year.

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