Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takagi is attending her first G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Government sources indicate she is actively coordinating a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump today.
According to reports by Nippon TV and TBS Television, Takagi expressed welcome toward the U.S.-Iran agreement but emphasized that "ensuring the agreement's effective implementation is crucial," and thus wishes to confirm its details directly with Trump.
A government official traveling with Takagi stated, "Trump's attention is currently focused entirely on Middle East issues. Even a brief standing conversation would suffice—we are exploring possibilities for a meeting."
If the meeting between Takagi and Trump materializes, topics are expected to include "measures for contributing to the security of the Strait of Hormuz."
Following the U.S.-Iran agreement, Takagi has clearly stated Japan's intention to join a joint statement issued by the UK and three other countries regarding securing the Strait of Hormuz. The statement includes participation in mine-clearing operations, making future deployment of Japan's Self-Defense Forces a focal point of attention.
However, caution remains strong within the Japanese government, with voices calling for further assessment of whether mine-clearing is truly necessary. A Self-Defense Forces official was quoted as saying, "We will not dispatch minesweepers to the Middle East until the presence of mines can be confirmed."
Meanwhile, Trump remarked during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron that "support is not particularly needed." A senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official analyzed this as indicating that "Trump does not appear to be making specific requests of G7 nations."
While actively coordinating a Japan-U.S. leaders' meeting, the Japanese government is also conducting scenario planning on these specific measures. (Translation: Li Jing / Editing: Yang Chaoyan) 1150616
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: Taiwan
- Dates in source: 1150616