TOKYO, Oct. 25 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
(On Prime Minister Takaichi's phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump)
I just finished a phone call with President Trump. First of all, he warmly congratulated me on my appointment as Prime Minister, and I was very grateful for his kind words. I conveyed to him that strengthening the Japan-U.S. Alliance is the top priority for my administration's foreign and security policy. We confirmed our shared commitment to further elevating the Alliance to new heights. I also expressed my respect for President Trump's leadership regarding the recent situation in the Middle East. I conveyed that Japan is an indispensable partner for the United States, both in its st...