Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on April 11, deepening the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
Kishida's visit is scheduled for April 10 and 11. He will also meet with President Joe Biden and attend a state dinner. This will be the first time a Japanese prime minister has addressed Congress since Shinzo Abe did so in 2015.
The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, with North Korea's recent missile tests raising concerns about its nuclear program. The two leaders are expected to discuss ways to cooperate on security issues, including North Korea's nuclear ambitions and China's growing military assertiveness.
Kishida's speech to Congress is likely to focus on these issues, as well as Japan's commitment to the alliance with the United States. He may also call for closer economic cooperation between the two countries.
The visit is seen as a sign of the strong relationship between the United States and Japan. The two countries are close allies, and they have cooperated on a wide range of issues, including security, economics, and trade.
