On Monday, US President Donald Trump congratulated Japan's first female prime minister, describing it “incredible for the people of Japan.”
Trump posted on his Turth Social: “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!”
Sanae Takaichi won the voting on Saturday, which put her on track to become Japan’s prime minister. She will be the first woman to hold the role in the country’s history.
Takaichi is expected to officially be named prime minister later this month. She will succeed Shigeru Ishiba.
Trump is set to visit Japan later this month as part of a trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.
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