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US Treasury’s Bessent calls Japan’s Takaichi a ‘great ally’

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WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a great ally after her ruling coalition’s landslide election victory on Sunday, noting her endorsement by President Donald Trump.

“She is a great ally, great relationship with the president,” Bessent said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” program. “And when Japan is strong, the U.S. is strong in Asia.”

(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Paul Simao)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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