Biden Hosts Japan’s Kishida for Crucial Talks as China Tensions Rise

WASHINGTON—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is due to arrive in Washington on April 9 for a multi-day visit that is expected to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid the growing aggression from communist China.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will first welcome Mr. Kishida and his wife to the White House on the eve of April 9 ahead of the official visit and a formal state dinner on April 10. The Japanese leader will be the fifth foreign leader honored by President Biden with a state banquet since he took office in 2021.

Following the official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 10, both leaders will hold a bilateral meeting followed by a joint press conference.

According to the White House, both leaders are expected to discuss various topics during their meeting, ranging from diplomatic and economic issues to global and regional security concerns. Additionally, they will explore potential collaborations in the fields of space, energy, and emerging technologies.

Mr. Kishida will remain in Washington to partake in a trilateral summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on April 11.

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