Shigeru Ishiba News - Latest Updates & Headlines
British, Japanese PMs voice opposition to trade war as both facing US tariffs
London, April 11: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and both agreed that a trade war does not benefit anyone.
Japan's PM speaks with US President by phone over tariffs
Tokyo, April 7: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke with US President Donald Trump on the telephone on Monday night to discuss new US tariffs, local media reported.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights plans for skilled workforce training in Japanese language for jobs in Japan
Dispur, March 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted plans to train the state's skilled workforce in Japanese, enabling them to access job opportunities in Japan, during a virtual address at a seminar on Innovation in Human Resources, where Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also spoke.
Japan stresses importance of US involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine
Tokyo, March 16: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed the importance of the United States' involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine.
Japan marks 14 years of Great East Japan Earthquake-Tsunami
Tokyo, March 11: Japan on Tuesday marks the 14th anniversary since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the nation in 2011, triggering a nuclear accident that continues to affect the region.
Massive forest fire expands in Japan, putting more homes at risk
Iwate, March 5: A massive wildfire in northeastern Japan has expanded, with over 2,100 hectares burned since last week, putting more homes at risk, Kyodo News reported.
US, Japan oppose China's unlawful maritime claims, call for peace in Taiwan Strait
Washington DC, February 9: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have strongly opposed China's actions, reiterating their firm stance against any attempts by the country to alter the status quo in the East China Sea through force or coercion.
South Korean Foreign ministry welcomes Trump, Ishiba's commitment to North Korea denuclearisation
Seoul, Feb 8: The South Korean foreign ministry on Saturday welcomed the United States and Japan's recent summit meeting where the leaders of the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
US President Trump, Ishiba reaffirm 'resolute' commitment to 'complete denuclearization of North Korea
Washington, Feb 8: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed their "resolute" commitment Friday to the "complete denuclearisation of North Korea," a joint statement said, as Pyongyang reiterated its nuclear arms are not a bargaining chip.
Donald Trump hails security partnership with Japan, announces USD 1 Billion defence sales
New Delhi, February 8: US President Donald Trump, while reaffirming the military partnership between the US and Japan, revealed that Japan has committed to doubling its defence spending by 2027 and also highlighted the recent approval of nearly a billion dollars in foreign military sales to Tokyo.
Japanese PM Ishiba's cabinet approval at 35.7 per cent
Tokyo, Jan 27: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet approval rating remains at 35.7 per cent, slightly down from 36.5 per cent last month, while disapproval rose to 49.2 per cent, according to a Kyodo News survey.
Japan's Ishiba asks Biden to address 'strong concerns' in business community over blocking steel takeover deal
Tokyo, Jan 13: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked US President Joe Biden to address "strong concerns" in both Japanese and US business circles following Biden's order to block Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel, local media reported Monday.
Indonesian president meets Japanese PM
Jakarta, Jan 11: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday, with the two leaders agreeing to enhance cooperation in various sectors.
Japan's Nippon Steel, US Steel file lawsuit against US government
Tokyo, Jan 6: Japan's Nippon Steel and United States Steel have jointly filed a lawsuit against the US government over President Joe Biden's decision to block the buyout of the American steelmaker by the Japanese company, local media reported Monday.