US VP Pence: US-Japan alliance is cornerstone of region's peace

Headlines from the US vice-president Mike Pence are crossing the wires now, via Reuters, following the conclusion of his meeting with the Japanese PM Abe.

Key Headlines:

US is deeply committed to Japan's security

US-Japan alliance is cornerstone of region's peace

Told PM Abe that Trump values his personal relationship

All options on table for N Korea but Trump determined to work with Japan, China and S Korea to find a peaceful solution

Appreciates the challenging times in which the people of Japan live and US says "we are with you 100%"

Looking forward to announcing framework for on-going economic dialogue with Japan's