Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo on March 26, 2024 at the White House to discuss the upcoming Official Visit of Prime Minister Kishida to the United States next month.

The two discussed next steps to finalize key deliverables for the Prime Minister's visit to ensure its historic success, exchanged views on pressing regional and global challenges, and reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation with like-minded partners with the U.S.-Japan Alliance serving as the cornerstone for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.