TRANSCRIPT: President Trump Holds a Bilat with Sanae Takaichi of Japan in Tokyo, 10.27.25
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[? AI Translation: "I apologize for the delay in returning this. I was watching baseball in President Trump's room. The bidding is taking place inside."]
[Via Translator] So, to the Press Corps, I'm very sorry that we kept you waiting. As a matter of fact, Mr. President and I myself just enjoyed watching the Major League Baseball match between the Dodgers versus the Blue Jays. And Dodgers is now having a one-point beat and we really enjoyed the match.
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[? AI Translation: "First of all, I would like to once again welcome President Trump to Japan. As I mentioned earlier, I would like to thank you for your congratulatory message immediately after my victory in the LDP presidential election. I had been looking forward to meeting you in person. I am grateful to Prime Minister Abe for his longstanding friendship."]
[Via Translator] So President Trump, let me extend a very warm welcome upon your visit to Japan. As I conveyed to you over the phone, I thank you for your congratulatory message to me right after my party LDP's presidential election. And I have been very much looking forward to seeing you in person here in Japan.
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[Via Translator] First of all, thank you for your enduring friendship with Prime Minister Abe over the years. In addition, thank you for extending gracious hospitality to Mrs. Akie Abe at the end of last year.
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[Via Translator] As a matter of fact, Prime Minister Abe often told me about your dynamic diplomacy. Most recently, Mr. President succeeded in securing a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia and contributed to ensuring peace in Asia Also, the deal you have recently achieved in the Middle East is an unprecedented historic achievement.
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[? AI Translation: "Furthermore, the recent agreement in the Middle East is an unprecedented and historic achievement. In such a short period of time, the world has become a more peaceful place. I highly commend President Trump for his unwavering commitment to global peace and stability. I myself have been deeply impressed. Japan and the United States have now become the greatest alliance in the world. Japan will continue to contribute together to global peace and prosperity."]
[Via Translator] In such a short period of time, the world started to enjoy more peace on the ground. And in this context, I highly value your unwavering commitment to words peace and stability. I myself was so impressed and inspired by you Mr. President. Now, both Japan and the United States have developed the greatest alliance in the world, and together with you to Japan is ready to contribute towards peace and stability.
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[? AI Translation: " I am determined to restore a strong Japanese diplomacy in order to thoroughly protect Japan's national interests. I also hope to further advance cooperation between Japan and the United States toward the development of a free and open Indo-Pacific. I am determined to work as a leader to strengthen Japan's national power, that is, its diplomatic, defense, economic, technological, information, and human resources capabilities."]
[Via Translator] On diplomacy, I am determined to restore dynamic Japan's diplomacy to protect Japan's own national interests. In addition, I am ready to promote further collaboration with you and with the United States toward our shared goal of achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific. So, let me share with you my determination. I will continue to strive as a leader of Japan to strengthen Japan's national power, namely diplomacy, defense capabilities, economic power, technology, intelligence, and human resources.
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[? AI Translation: " Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, right? Japan would also like to celebrate in a grand manner. We plan to donate 250 cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C. Also, I have heard that fireworks from Akita Prefecture, Japan, will be launched in Washington, D.C. on July 4th next year."]
[Via Translator] Next year, the United States will mark the semiquincentennial anniversary. Japan and I would like to join the United States to have a magnificent celebration. We'll extend a gift of 250 cherry trees to Washington D.C. In addition, I understand that fireworks from Japan, from Akita Prefecture will be shown in Washington D.C. on July 4th next year.
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[? AI Translation: "I look forward to working with President Trump to create a new golden age for the U.S.-Japan alliance, making both Japan and the United States stronger and more prosperous. Thank you."]
[Via Translator] Through these efforts together with you Mr. President, I would like to realize a new golden age of Japan-U.S Alliance, where both Japan and the United States will become stronger and also more prosperous. Thank you.
President Trump: Well, I want to thank you very much and I want to congratulate you. As you know, Shinzo Abe was a great friend of mine and I was very saddened to see what happened. It was so shocking. But, he spoke so well of you even before we knew what was going to happen in your ascension. He spoke so well of you long before we met, and I'm not surprised to see that you are now the Prime Minister and he would be very happy to know that. And I congratulate you on behalf of the United States of America.
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[? AI Translation "Thank you, Prime Minister. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment. Mr. Abe has been a wonderful friend to me. His passing was truly shocking and tragic. Shinzo Abe had often spoken of him as Prime Minister, so even before I met him, and even before I knew he would become Prime Minister, I had heard many wonderful things about him. I believe Mr. Shinzo is very pleased, and I would like to do my best to support him on behalf of the U.S. side. "]
I know that you are increasing your military capacity very substantially, and we've received your orders for a very large amount of new military equipment. And you know that we make the best military equipment in the world, the jets, the missiles and everything else. And hopefully we don't have to use them very much, if at all. But, we appreciate that order. And we very much appreciate the trade. We're going to do tremendous trade together. I think more than ever before. We're just signing a new deal, and it's a very fair deal, and we look forward to welcoming Japan into the United States and a continuation. And it's something that everybody is very, very excited about.
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[? AI Translation "I have also heard that Japan will be significantly increasing its Self-Defense Forces and defense. In addition, Japan will be procuring equipment from the U.S., and of course the U.S. has the best fighter jets, missiles, and other equipment. Of course, we would not want to use it, but we would like to express our gratitude for this procurement. I believe that trade will also increase from now on, and a signing ceremony for a trade agreement is scheduled to take place soon. I believe this is a very fair agreement, and as we continue to build on this relationship, I believe it will be a very exciting time. "]
I have always had a great love of Japan and a great respect of Japan. And I will say that this will be a relationship that will be stronger than ever before and I look forward to working with you. And on behalf of our country, I want to just let you know anytime you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, any favors you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there. We are an ally at the strongest level, and it's a great honor to be with you. Especially so early in what will be, I think one of the greatest prime ministers. I think you'll be one of the great... Everything I know from Shinzo and others, you'll be one of the great prime ministers. I'd also like to congratulate you on being the first woman prime minister. That's a big deal. That's a big deal. And I want to congratulate you on that. I think that has to be called out. And you're going to do a fantastic job and we're going to have a fantastic relationship. Thank you very much.
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[? AI Translation "I love Japan and have great respect for the country. I believe our relationship will become even stronger than it has ever been. I also want to let you know that if you have any questions or concerns or anything we can do, please let me know. Japan is our most important ally, and I'm honored to have the opportunity to meet with you at this early stage. And as Prime Minister Abe said, I've heard some fantastic things. Therefore, I am confident that Prime Minister Takaichi will become a renowned prime minister. As the first female prime minister, I also think this is a very big deal, and I have high expectations for her."]
Takaichi: [In English] Thank you.
Trump: Thank you very much.