Trump marks US-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy ReutersTOKYO – US President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the current US-Japan security treaty with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the two countries, despite criticizing the pact six months ago. “As the security environment continues to evolve and new challenges arise, it is essential that our alliance further strengthen and deepen,” Trump said in a statement dated Jan. 18. Trump at the time added he was not thinking of withdrawing from the pact. Kishi was forced to step down afterwards following a public outcry from Japanese critics who feared the pact would pull their country into conflict.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 19, 2020 06:06 UTC