( Foreign Policy Correspondent ) Henry Kohn is a correspondent at Today News Africa based in Washington, DC. - Advertisement -The meeting is the first in-person bilateral meeting with a foreign leader under the Biden administration. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)For the U.S., the U.S.-Japan relationship is its “most important alliance,” and President Biden hopes to build “a long and strong partnership” with Prime Minister Suga. - Advertisement -“The United States can only be effective in Asia when the U.S.-Japan relationship is strong and Japan is stable and free,” a senior administration official told reporters on Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris, who herself has South Asian roots, was the first to meet with Prime Minister Suga followed by President Biden, then larger meetings with senior officials, and later members of the Cabinet.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 16, 2021 18:22 UTC