In his first visit to the White House as Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to bolster the Japan-U.S. alliance, strengthening both their military deterrence and response capabilities.
Two countries must reinforce deterrence while also pursuing diplomacy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shakes hands with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 13. © Reuters
In his first visit to the White House as Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to bolster the Japan-U.S. alliance, strengthening both their military deterrence and response capabilities.