Japan, India, and Australia to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Japan Aims to Build Strong Relationship with Trump Administration
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has announced that he will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President on January 20, marking his first visit to the US since becoming foreign minister in October. Iwaya aims to build a strong relationship with the Trump administration, expressing his desire to meet with Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick to be Secretary of State.
Close Ties with the US
Japan, a longtime US ally, has a history of good relations with Trump during his first administration. The country is keen to maintain these ties and is looking forward to working with the new administration. Iwaya’s visit to the US is a significant step in this direction.
Ishiba’s Summit with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is also planning to visit the US as early as the first half of February for a summit with Trump. This would be Ishiba’s first visit to the US since Trump’s election. Iwaya will aim to meet with senior officials from the incoming administration to lay the groundwork for the summit.
India and Australia to Attend Inauguration
India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong have also announced that they will attend Trump’s inauguration. Jaishankar will meet with members of the incoming administration, while Wong will use the opportunity to discuss the benefits of the strong economic and security partnership between Australia and the US.
Confidence in the Alliance
Australia’s center-left Labor government is confident of its alliance with the US, its biggest security partner, under the incoming Republican administration. Wong believes that the inauguration provides an important opportunity to advance the benefits of their partnership and expand cooperation.
Conclusion
The attendance of Japanese, Indian, and Australian foreign ministers at Trump’s inauguration highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships with the US. The new administration is expected to bring about significant changes, and these countries are keen to ensure a smooth transition and continued cooperation.
FAQs
- When is Donald Trump’s inauguration?
- January 20
- Who is attending the inauguration?
- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
- What is the purpose of the visit?
- To build strong relationships with the Trump administration and discuss cooperation on various issues
- When is Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s first summit with Trump?
- Early half of February