Japan's foreign minister said on Friday he would highlight the economic and national security value that the United States' key Asian ally offers during his visit to Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, APA reports citing Reuters.
During his four-day stay beginning Sunday, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will be the first senior Japanese official to meet members of the incoming president's governing team.
Iwaya said he was likely to meet with Trump's pick for secretary of state, Senator Marco Rubio, who is expected to be confirmed on Monday.
Iwaya said Japan's commitment to allocating 2% of gross domestic product to defence by 2027, in line with its national security strategy, was steadily progressing.
"Japan's status as the leading U.S. investor over the past five years also demonstrates our contributions," Iwaya said at a regular press briefing. "I will thoroughly explain and ensure understanding of these efforts," he added.
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