TOKYO: ​Japan’s Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae said on Friday she and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed an “ironclad” bilateral alliance in a ‌phone call, which ‌Trump ​joined ‌from ⁠aboard ​Air Force ⁠One hours after ending his two-day visit to China.

“We exchanged views on issues surrounding China, ⁠including the economy and security…and ‌reaffirmed ‌close communication ​on Indo-Pacific issues,” ‌Takaichi told reporters ‌after the call.

Issues related to Iran were also discussed and Takaichi ‌said she shared Japan’s stance on those with ⁠Trump. ⁠She did not answer a reporter’s question on whether they discussed Taiwan.

Trump “briefed me in detail (on his China visit) on the condition that our conversation remain ​confidential,” ​Takaichi said.

Reuters