VISIT TO THE U.S. NAVAL BASE YOKOSUKA BY PRIME MINISTER TAKAICHI AND U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP

TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release:

Prime Minister Takaichi delivered the following remarks of encouragement to personnel of the Self-Defense Forces and United States Forces Japan aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier "George Washington." "This year marks the US Navy's semiquincentennial anniversary. As we celebrate the important milestone, I am truly honored to have this opportunity to deliver remarks with President Trump aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, a symbol of protecting freedom and peace in this region. First and foremost, I would like to express my deep respect and sincere gratitude to all the men and women in uniform from Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the US For...