"United States President Donald Trump has met Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo, welcoming her pledge to accelerate a military buildup and signing deals on trade and critical minerals. Trump on Tuesday lavished praise on Takaichi, saying she would be a great leader, while the prime minister said she planned to nominate the US president for a Nobel Peace Prize, according to the White House."
"Takaichi a close ally of Trump's friend and golfing partner, late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is also expected to offer a package of US investments under a $550bn deal agreed on this year, the Reuters news agency reported. This included shipbuilding and increased purchases of US soya beans, natural gas and pick-up trucks, the agency reported, citing sources familiar with the talks."
"It's a very strong handshake, Trump said, as the pair posed for photos at the Akasaka Palace in downtown Tokyo. Everything I know from Shinzo and others, you will be one of the great prime ministers. I'd also like to congratulate you on being the first woman prime minister. It's a big deal, Trump told Takaichi as the pair sat down for discussions with their delegations."
Donald Trump met Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo and praised her leadership, congratulating her as Japan’s first female prime minister. The leaders signed deals on trade and critical minerals, including supplies of rare earths. Takaichi pledged to accelerate a military buildup and to fast-track plans to increase defence spending to 2 percent of GDP. She is expected to offer a package of US investments under a $550bn deal, including shipbuilding and increased purchases of US soya beans, natural gas and pick-up trucks. Takaichi presented Trump with golf-related gifts and said she planned to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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