Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Japan from July 17 to 20. The trip includes stops in Tokyo and Osaka, where he will join a Presidential Delegation for the U.S. National Day at the World Expo on July 19. This visit aims to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.
During his time in Tokyo, Deputy Secretary Landau will participate in a trilateral meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo. He will also have separate bilateral discussions with both Japanese and ROK officials.
This marks Deputy Secretary Landau's first visit to Asia in his current role, focusing on promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, the trip emphasizes the importance of the trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the ROK.
