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Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s first-ever female Prime Minister, marking a historic moment in the nation’s political landscape. Once a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe, Takaichi’s rise to the top of Japan’s male-dominated Liberal Democratic Party breaks a long-standing barrier for women in Japanese politics.Known for her conservative and nationalist stance, Takaichi has promised to strengthen Japan’s global position, tighten immigration policies, and adopt a more assertive approach toward China. Despite her concerns about Japan’s dependence on the United States, she emphasized her desire to build a close working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.In their first meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Trump congratulated her, calling her “one of the great prime ministers” and pledging that the U.S. would stand by Japan as its strongest ally. The encounter marks a new chapter in U.S.-Japan relations and a defining moment in Asia’s political history. News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
