Japan PM Ishiba expressed desire to strengthen US alliance in first call with Biden

Japan's new PM Shigeru Ishiba attends press conference in Tokyo
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan October 1, 2024. YUICHI YAMAZAKI/Pool via REUTERS
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Japan PM Ishiba expressed desire to strengthen US alliance in first call with Biden

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen his nation's alliance with the United States in his first call with President Joe Biden.

Ishiba said he didn't discuss the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which sets out the legal status of U.S. bases and military personnel in Japan, during his call with Biden.

Ishiba said he strongly condemned Iran's missile attacks against Israel and wanted to make efforts to avoid further escalation in the Middle East.

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