Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a conversation with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce. The discussion focused on strengthening U.S.-Japan relations, aiming for what they described as a "new golden era."
Deputy Secretary Landau acknowledged the active engagement between the two nations' senior officials since President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba's meeting at the White House in February. They also explored collaboration opportunities in energy security and ways to enhance deterrence and security coordination to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.