Trump congratulates Japan on election of first female prime minister

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Japan on electing its first female prime minister following the ruling conservative party’s choice of Sanae Takaichi as its new leader.

“Japan has just elected its first female Prime Minister, a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength. This is tremendous news for the incredible people of Japan. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, Caliber.Az reports.

Takaichi, 64, now heads Japan’s ruling party, positioning her to become the country’s first female prime minister, a historic milestone in Japanese politics.

By Sabina Mammadli