Biden to Host Japanese PM Kishida for State Visit Amid Low Approval Ratings

The April 10 visit aims to strengthen U.S.-Japan ties and discuss Indo-Pacific security amid concerns over a potential second Trump presidency.

President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official state visit to the United States on April 10, 2024.
The visit will underscore the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, the unwavering U.S. commitment to Japan, and Japan's increasing global leadership role.
Biden and Kishida will discuss efforts to strengthen political, security, economic, and people-to-people ties to improve Indo-Pacific security.
The visit comes at a challenging time for both leaders, who have low public approval ratings at home.
Concerns are growing in Japan about the prospect of a second Trump presidency and the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.