Tokyo, Feb. 10 -- In the wake of Japan's snap general election that delivered a decisive victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the United States has signalled plans to strengthen both economic and security cooperation with its key Asian ally. The announcement comes amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and a renewed focus on reinforcing alliances in the Indo-Pacific region, reported The Japan Times.

According to reports, Washington intends to build on the momentum from Japan's recent polls by enhancing collaborative work on strategic and economic fronts. A US official noted that following the LDP's landslide win, discussions on expanding cooperative frameworks are expected to gain traction, partic...