Japan’s Ruling Party Vice President Taro Aso Departs for U.S. Seeking Trump Meeting; Aims to Build Ties With Trump, Team in New York
![](https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eiji-Aso-US-visit-P-e1713588071109.jpg)
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso
11:39 JST, April 23, 2024
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso departed from Haneda Airport for New York on Monday to seek a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. He will return to Japan on Thursday.
Aso aims to establish a connection with Trump in case of the former president potentially clinching victory in the U.S. presidential election in November. If the meeting with Trump takes place, the pair will likely discuss the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance among other issues.
"Politics" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
Japan Ministry Concerned Over Same-Sex Couple Receiving City-Issued Resident Certificates Referring to ‘Common-Law Husband’
-
Japan Govt Predicts China’s Forces Could Land on Taiwan Within 1 Week of Enforcing Blockade; Drills Conducted in 2023 Analyzed
-
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Wins Third Straight Term; Voters Respond to Achievements in Child Care, Education
-
Incumbent Tokyo Governor Leads as Election Day Approaches; 20% of Survey Respondents Still Undecided
-
Japan, U.S. to Compile Joint Document on Extended Deterrence; Foreign, Defense Ministers to Hold Talks
JN ACCESS RANKING