Rekindling US-Japan Ties: Ishiba's Diplomatic Maneuvers

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is attempting to schedule a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a U.S. stopover after the G20 summit in Brazil. The goal is to revive the strong relationship between the two nations, previously nurtured by former PM Shinzo Abe and Trump, amidst concerns of potential trade tensions.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is making diplomatic efforts to secure a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a stopover in the United States later this month, according to sources familiar with the situation.

The proposed meeting is tentatively planned around the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18-19. Ishiba's strategic move comes as Tokyo aims to rekindle the robust bilateral ties previously established by former Premier Shinzo Abe with Trump after the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Amidst concerns of potential protectionist trade measures from Trump, Japanese officials are eager to reconnect and discuss the strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance. Ishiba recently expressed optimism about future talks following a brief phone conversation with Trump, highlighting a friendly exchange.

(With inputs from agencies.)