Overview
- Japan’s foreign ministry said Trump extended the invitation during a phone call and both sides agreed to coordinate a spring visit.
- Kyodo reported late March is under discussion, with the call lasting about 25 minutes and arranged at Tokyo’s request.
- The leaders focused on Indo-Pacific issues and pledged to promote cooperation with like-minded countries, including the Japan–U.S.–South Korea partnership.
- The White House has not issued its own confirmation of the call or the invitation.
- Planning comes after Chinese drills near Taiwan and a proposed U.S. arms package exceeding $11 billion for the island, with Trump’s China trip reported as likely in April.