Japan PM Ishiba plans US visit for Trump talks February 6-8

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to visit the United States from February 6 to February 8 for his first face-to-face summit with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. The meeting aims to strengthen the US-Japan alliance, focusing on defense cooperation and regional security, particularly in response to threats from North Korea and China's military expansion. Ishiba is expected to discuss increasing imports of US shale gas and explore investment opportunities in emerging technologies like AI. Additionally, he plans to invite Trump to visit Japan later this year during their talks. This summit marks a significant step in Japan's efforts to solidify ties with the new US administration while addressing key bilateral issues. The upcoming discussions reflect both countries' commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.