Japan-United States of America Relations

On May 8, Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru issued the following message of condolence on the passing of Joseph S. Nye, Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government in the United States.

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Professor Nye of Harvard University. Professor Nye possessed profound insight into the Japan-U.S. Alliance and made significant contributions to its strengthening through his dialogues and policy recommendations. I would like to once again express my respect for his significant achievements and, remembering his many years of dedication to strengthening Japan-U.S. relations, on behalf of the Government and people of Japan, offer my heartfelt prayers for the repose of his soul.

Prime Minister of Japan, ISHIBA Shigeru