Japan PM Takaichi arrives in S. Korea ahead of summit with Lee in Andong
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Daegu, South Korea, for a two-day visit including a summit with President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, focusing on bilateral and regional issues like North Korea and the U.S.-Iran war. The meeting follows Lee’s January visit to Takaichi’s hometown in Japan and includes security measures with 170 police officers deployed for her arrival.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday for a two-day visit, marking her first trip to the country since President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to her hometown in Japan last January. The visit includes a summit with Lee in his hometown of Andong, where they will discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, including North Korea and the prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East. Takaichi’s arrival was met with a military guard of honor, and Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina greeted her before she was escorted to a hotel in Andong. Around 170 police officers and 40 patrol vehicles were deployed to ensure security at the airport and surrounding areas. Upon arriving in Andong, Lee welcomed Takaichi with a hug at the hotel entrance, where she is staying for the summit. The two leaders are expected to hold talks later in the day, followed by a joint press announcement, a banquet dinner, and a cultural performance. Takaichi is scheduled to return to Japan on Wednesday morning via Daegu airport. This visit is part of ongoing 'shuttle diplomacy' between the two neighboring countries.
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