TOKYO, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and new U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel held a brief meeting on Friday, local media reported.
In the meeting, the pair affirmed the importance of the alliance between their two countries, among other matters.
Kishida was quoted as saying that Emanuel, who arrived in Japan on Jan. 23 to fill William Hagerty's post who stepped down in July 2019, is trusted by U.S. President Joe Biden and his appointment reflects the solidarity between both countries.
"I hope for your success in various fields and areas during your term in Japan to further enhance the Japan-U.S. relationship," Kishida told Emanuel.
Kishida and Emanuel, during their 35-minute meeting, traversed a number of issues, including those on global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament and economic matters, and Emanuel also commended Kishida's economic policy.
Before meeting Kishida, Emanuel met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, discussing bilateral cooperation, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.
