President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. called Ishiba Shigeru today to congratulate him on his election by the Diet to become Prime Minister of Japan. The President underscored that the U.S.-Japan Alliance has served as the cornerstone of regional peace and prosperity for over seven decades and rose to new heights under former Prime Minister Kishida. The President said he looked forward to working closely with Prime Minister Ishiba to continue deepening the U.S.-Japan global partnership across the full range of security, economic, technology, and diplomatic issues.

The two leaders noted that the American and Japanese people share deeply rooted values and principles, including a commitment to uphold a global order that is free, open, secure, and prosperous. The President and Prime Minister reaffirmed their resolve to continue strengthening defense cooperation and to maintain peace and stability across the region. They also underscored their commitment to enhance regional cooperation through a latticework of likeminded partners, including cooperation with Australia and India through the Quad and through trilateral partnerships with the Republic of Korea and the Philippines. 

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