US Sec. of State Pompeo: Believe Japan PM Suga will strengthen relationship

Following his meetings with his Asian and Indo-Pacific counterparts, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Japan’s Prime Minister (PM) Yoshihide Suga is a 'powerful force for good'.

Pompeo added that he believes Suga will strengthen the relationship with the US.

Responding to Pompeo, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi said that there will be no change to Japan’s policy to strengthen its alliance with America under Suga's leadership.