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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
Politics
The Yomiuri Shimbun

Kishida, Biden hold 1st phone talks

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held his first phone talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday morning, following his inauguration as Japan's new leader on Monday night.

The two agreed to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and promote the vision of a "free and open Indo-Pacific," with China's increasingly hegemonic moves in mind.

Kishida also spoke with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Monday morning.

Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

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