TOKYO, Apr 3 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government said yesterday that, Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga’s summit with U.S. President, Joe Biden, will be held in Washington on Apr 16.
The new date for the summit, a week later than originally scheduled, is reportedly to allow for the U.S. side to focus its attention on dealing with the pandemic, with the Japanese side saying, the delay will allow for a more successful meeting.
“The delay is necessary to allow more time for preparation to ensure the success (of Suga’s trip),” Chief Cabinet Secretary, Katsunobu Kato, the government’s top spokesperson, told a press briefing.
Suga will be the first foreign leader to meet in-person with Biden, since taking office, with the pair expected to traverse a number of pertinent issues, including a united effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as, cooperation on global efforts to address climate change, among others.– NNN-NHK
