TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 25, 2025 (local time), Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) related Summit Meetings. Upon her arrival, Prime Minister Takaichi held a telephone conversation with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and subsequently held a press conference. On the following day, October 26 (local ...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: (On Prime Minister Takaichi's attendance at the ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and the upcoming Summit Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump) This was my first overseas trip since assuming office as Prime Minister. I am visiting Malaysia who is the Chair of ASEAN this year, and today I attended the Japan-ASEAN Summit Meeting as well as the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting. In addition, I held...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 26, commencing at 6:15 p.m. local time (7:15 p.m. on October 26, Japan time) for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, who is visiting Malaysia to attend the ASEAN-related Summits' meetings, held a Japan-Australia Summit Meeting with the Hon. Anthony Albanese, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia. The overview of the meeting is as follows: (1) At the out...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 26, from 5:50 p.m. local time (6:50 p.m. Japan time) and lasted approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, who is visiting Malaysia to attend the ASEAN-related Summit Meetings, held a meeting with H.E. Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. The overview is as follows. (1) At the outset, Prime Minister Anwar welcomed Prime Minister TAKAICHI's participation...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 26, commencing at 17:34 local time (18:34 JST) for approximately 10 min, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, the Prime Minister of Japan chaired the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting with Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The summary of the meeting is as follows: (1) Prime Minister Anwar, the co-chair of the meeting and this year's ASEAN chair, showcased Malaysia and ...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 26, commencing at 4:10 p.m. local time (5:10 pm, JST) for approximately 65 minutes, the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, attended the meeting. The overview of the meeting is as follows. 1. ASEAN-Japan cooperation (1) The meeting began with an opening remark by Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Mala...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 26, commencing at 13:09 local time (14:09 JST) for approximately 20 min, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, who is visiting Malaysia to attend the ASEAN-related Summit meetings, held a Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting with H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines. The overview of the meeting is as follows. (1) At the outset, Prime Minister Takaichi expressed...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: I extend my heartfelt congratulations on Malaysia's hosting of the ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings. It is my great pleasure to visit Malaysia as my first overseas destination since assuming the office of Prime Minister and to participate in this prestigious event. This year marks several historic milestones, including the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the ASEAN Community, the adoption of the ASEAN C...
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...
TOKYO, Oct. 25 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On October 25, commencing at 9:30 PM, local time, (10:30 PM, Japan Standard Time) for approximately 10 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, who is visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend the ASEAN-related Summit Meetings, held a summit telephone talk with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America. The overview is as follows. (1) At the outset, President Trump off...