WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday, with Biden showing support for Tokyo's plans to bolster its independent defense capabilities.
International relations
Biden backs Japan's defense buildup at summit with Kishida
Leaders stress importance of stability across the Taiwan Strait in joint statement
U.S. President Joe Biden, right, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in Washington on Jan. 13. © Reuters
Read Next
Latest on International relations
