Trump, 60th Anniversary of Security Treaty: "Confident in Japan's Increased Contribution"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] On the 18th (local time), one day before the 60th anniversary of the revision of the US-Japan Security Treaty, US President Donald Trump expressed his congratulations and affirmed Japan's increased contributions.

In a statement that day, President Trump said, "Over the past 60 years, the rock-solid alliance between two great nations has been essential to the peace, security, and prosperity of the United States, Japan, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world."

He added, "As the security environment continues to change and new challenges arise, it is essential that our alliance becomes stronger and deeper."

President Trump further stated, "I am confident that in the coming months and years, Japan's contributions to our mutual security will continue to grow and the alliance will continue to prosper."