MANILA, Philippines – Binati ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang kauna-unahang babaeng Prime Minister ng Japan na si Sanae Takaichi.
”Congratulations to Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on her historic election as Japan’s first female Prime Minister. Her assumption demonstrates Japan’s firm democratic advocacy, and reflects the country’s commitment to progress and representation,” saad sa pahayag ni Marcos.
”I look forward to working with her in commemorating the 70th Anniversary of [Philippines-Japan] diplomatic ties in 2026, and in deepening the [Philippines-Japan] Strengthened Strategic Partnership for the peace and prosperity of our peoples,” dagdag pa niya.
Matatandaan na nakatanggap si Takaichi ng 237 boto sa lower house election, na nakakuha ng pinakamaraming boto sa 465-seat chamber.
Kilala ang bagong prime minister ng Japan na kritiko ng China at military build-up sa Asia-Pacific region.
May mga ulat din na nagsasabi na suportado nito ang Taiwan at ang pagbisita nito noong Abril ay mahalaga sa pagpapalakas ng security cooperation sa pagitan ng Taipei at Tokyo. RNT/JGC
