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Conversation: Takaichi hails 'intensive and meaningful' week of diplomacy NHK

A: Hey John, did you hear about the news?
B: No, what's up?

A: Our new Prime Minister, Takaichi Sanae, had a great diplomatic debut! She just finished up the APEC summit in South Korea.

B: Wow, that's huge! What did she talk about?

A: Well, she met with lots of leaders from across the region and worked on policies to promote a free Indo-Pacific, strengthening Japan-US ties, and building trust with key nations through honest dialogue. She also talked about restoring Japanese diplomacy.

B: That sounds important! Did she talk with anyone specific?

A: Yeah, she spoke with President Xi Jinping from China too. They agreed to have a mutually beneficial relationship but also discussed concerns like Beijing's actions in the East China Sea and military activities near Japan.

B: Interesting. What about her meeting with President Lee Jae-myung from South Korea?

A: She confirmed that they both value their cooperation and plan to work together in a positive way. They even talked about visiting Nara Prefecture!

B: That's great news! I thought things between them might be tense because of past issues.

A: Same here, but it looks like they are focusing on moving forward now. Takaichi even mentioned her love for Korean seaweed and cosmetics to ease people's concerns.

B: Haha, that's a nice touch! So, what about domestic issues? Did she say anything about them?

A: She said she's focusing on delivering on her promises to the people right now, like economic measures. Policy debates will start soon in the Diet.

B: Wow, it looks like things are moving quickly for Takaichi! Let's keep an eye on the situation and see what happens next!
Summary
New Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae made a successful diplomatic debut at the APEC summit in South Korea. Discussed policies for a free Indo-Pacific, strengthening Japan-US ties, and building trust with key nations. Met President Xi Jinping from China, discussing concerns like actions in the East
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ID: 8b83e8df-dbfa-461e-9bb8-bdbc14540875

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251101_10/#conversation

Date: Nov. 1, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-01

Created: 2025/11/02 21:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:53

Last Read: 2025/11/03 09:05