Press Conference by Prime Minister Ishiba regarding the United States Presidential Election

(On Prime Minister Ishiba's thoughts regarding President-elect Trump securing victory in the United States presidential election and on whether or not any meetings have been scheduled, whether by telephone or in person)

I listened to Mr. Trump's election victory speech. I congratulate Mr. Trump wholeheartedly on his election victory. I also wish to express my respect for the democratic choice made by the people of the United States of America.

Going forward, I intend to cooperate closely with Mr. Trump as president-elect and work to raise the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan-U.S. relations to even greater heights. From now, I aim to be in contact with him as soon as possible.

(On whether or not specific dates have been decided)

Coordination of the timing is now underway, so I will not state any date in particular.