Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement in response to the official visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the United States. This visit marks the first official visit by a Japanese Prime Minister in nine years and includes an address to a joint session of Congress.

In his statement, Senator Rubio emphasized the significance of strengthening U.S.-Japan relations in the face of increasing threats in the Indo-Pacific region. He stated, “Japan’s role as a key ally in matters of security, intelligence, and economic affairs cannot be overstated. The unwavering commitment and leadership demonstrated by Prime Minister Kishida in support of stronger U.S.-Japan relations is indeed heartening.”

Senator Rubio also expressed his hope for the Biden Administration to actively support Japan in addressing common threats, particularly from the Chinese Communist Party and North Korea. He urged for cooperation between the two nations to deter these challenges effectively.

The statement by Senator Rubio reflects the importance of the visit by Prime Minister Kishida in strengthening bilateral ties and addressing shared security concerns between the United States and Japan.