CNBC POLITICS
Japanese PM Kishida tells Congress the U.S. must play leading role in the world
KEY POINTS
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged the U.S. to continue playing a leading role in the world as it faces threats to democracy and the economic order.
- “The U.S. should not be expected to do it all, unaided and on your own,” Kishida said. “The people of Japan are with you, side by side, to assure the survival of liberty. Not just for our people, but for all people.”
- The speech comes a day after Kishida joined President Joe Biden for a state visit during which they outlined new military cooperation plans and projects to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance as they counter China and Russia.
