"Japan's State Dinner Visit: Strengthening US Defense Ties and Economic Relations"

President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Kishida of Japan for an Official Visit with State Dinner to celebrate the deep ties between the two countries, affirming plans for further cooperative activities in defense and security, space exploration, and economic and technology innovation. The visit highlighted the commitment to bolster defense and security cooperation, expand space science collaboration, and strengthen economic ties through major commercial deals and technology partnerships. The two countries also pledged to deepen their cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, semiconductors, and clean energy, while promoting open and interoperable approaches to telecommunications networks.