[Provisional Translation]

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference on the election of Mr. Donald Trump as the next President of the United States of America at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Prime Minister said at the press conference,

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Trump on his election as the next President of the United States.

The Japan-U.S. Alliance is an unwavering alliance that ties the two countries with universal values. I aim to further strengthen the bond of this Alliance.

In addition, I intend to cooperate with President-elect Trump to address the various challenges in the world.

I look forward to working with him.”