Only Donald can achieve peace across the world: Japanese PM

WASHINGTON: (Mar 20) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday told Donald Trump that the situation in West Asia was extremely grave and she believed that only the US President can bring peace and prosperity to the world.

Meeting Trump at the White House, Takaichi said Iran’s nuclear weapons development must never be tolerated and that Japan had consistently called for a response.

“The global security environment, including the current Middle East situation, is extremely grave, and the world economy is also under significant strain,” the Japanese prime minister said.