Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to address U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong partnership between Japan and the United States amidst tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and skepticism in Congress regarding U.S. engagement abroad.
Kishida's visit to Washington comes after meeting with President Joe Biden and participating in the Quad summit, a strategic alliance between the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India aimed at countering China's increasing military presence in the region. During his address, Kishida is expected to discuss the future of the bilateral relationship between Japan and the U.S.
