WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to work together to strengthen the relationship between the two countries in defence, strategic ties and agreed to make their bilateral trade more fair. "We are committed to the security of Japan and all areas under its administrative control and to further strengthening our very crucial alliance. "On the economy , we will seek a trading relationship that is free, fair and reciprocal, benefiting both of our countries. Japan is a proud nation with a rich history and culture and the American people have profound respect for your country and its traditions," Trump said.Abe, speaking through translator, congratulated Trump on being elected as the US President. "They emphasised they remain fully committed to strengthening the economic relationships between their two countries and across the region, based on rules for free and fair trade," the joint statement said.

Source: Economic Times February 10, 2017 23:15 UTC