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

(On Prime Minister Ishiba's thoughts regarding Mr. Donald 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.