Yokosuka, Oct. 28 -- US President Donald Trump was greeted by a cordon of US Navy Rainbow Boys as he accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived aboard the USS George Washington at the Yokosuka Naval Base on Tuesday, marking a ceremonial highlight of Trump's ongoing Asia tour.

The arrival underscored the deep military and strategic partnership between the United States and Japan. Trump, who is scheduled to address nearly 6,000 US troops aboard the aircraft carrier later in the day, was welcomed with military precision and fanfare, CNN reported.

The two leaders arrived together on Marine One and participated in a formal welcome ceremony on the ship's deck. As noted by CNN, service members stood in formation wearing colo...