President Donald Trump congratulated Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her landslide election victory, calling the result a strong mandate and signaling continued cooperation between Washington and Tokyo.
In a statement, Trump praised Takaichi’s win as a clear show of public support and said he looked forward to working closely with her government on security, trade and regional stability.
The White House said the president emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance, describing it as central to peace and economic growth in the Indo Pacific.
Japanese officials said Takaichi’s decisive victory strengthens her hand as she moves to form a government and advance her policy agenda, which includes economic revitalization, national security cooperation with allies, and measures to boost investment.
Analysts said the outcome reassured markets by reducing political uncertainty, contributing to a surge in Japanese equities following the election.
Diplomatic sources said early engagement between the two leaders is expected in the coming weeks, with discussions likely to focus on defense cooperation, supply chains, and coordination on regional challenges.
The congratulatory message underscored continuity in U.S. Japan relations and expectations of close alignment under the new Japanese administration.
