Japan-United States of America Relations
Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Kishida by Governor DeSantis of the State of Florida
April 24, 2023
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On April 24, commencing at 11:30 a.m., for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, received a courtesy call from the Honorable Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida. The overview of the meeting is as follows.
- At the outset, Prime Minister Kishida welcomed Governor DeSantis’s first visit to Japan, and stated that he hopes that this visit to Japan will lead to the further strengthening of Japan-U.S. and Japan-Florida relationships. Governor DeSantis stated that he is grateful for this opportunity and that Japan is an important partner for the U.S. and Florida.
- Prime Minister Kishida stated that the strengthening of the Japan-U.S. relationship is important to secure the peace, stability, and prosperity in the international community. The two sides exchanged their views on regional affairs.
- The two sides exchanged their views on Japan-Florida economic relationship, and welcomed the strong economic relationship between Japan and Florida.