To confirm that the japan u. S. Security treaty covers the Senkaku Islands. Economic warning. A nobel prizewinning economist has some thoughts on getting japans economy back on track. The defense secretary of the United States is looking to reassure south korea and japan about the importance of his countrys alliances with them. James mattis is the first member ofof trumps cabinet to visit t two nations. Mattis on thursday met south koreas acting president in seoul. Mattis will attempt to remove concern about Donald Trumps campaign remarks. The president suggested he may review the nature of the alliances. In south korea, mattis wants to reaffirm both countries will press ahead with a plan to deploy an american antimissile system. The u. S. Is increasingly concerned by north koreas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile technology. Mattis will arrive in tokyo on friday. Hes scheduled to meet Prime Minister shinzo abe as well as defense minister tomomo inada. The japanese and u. S. Side are
Lawmakers with the party will join later to endorse his reelection. He will be the first in 14 years to be reelected without a vote. Translator i will work to maintain a Virtuous Cycle of economic recovery for people throughout the country. I will also proceed further rebuilding regions hit by earthquakes and other disasters. I am determined to fulfill my responsibility by addressing all the challenges and achieving tangible results. Abe said ldp members are trying to enact some important bills. He said they gave him a mandate to keep his leadership as the party needs to be united at this time. Abes sole contender was widely seen to be the former chair of the partys general council. Seiko noda. Earlier nhk worlds ambei joined us. Meiko gan by telling us why abe didnt have any competition this time around. Only seiko noda was considering a run. She said it would give an opportunity to discuss issues and it would lead to political stability. But she wasnt able to get enough recommendatio