Japan's Deputy PM after talks with US VP Pence 18 April
- will build high level standards for Asia-Pacific region
- discussed trade, co-operation,sectors
- Pence has worked hard to strengthen US-Japan relations
- second dialogue meeting will be held later this year
Smoke, blowing and backside are words that spring to mind
US VP Pence:
- US committed to strong alliance with Japan
- seeks a trade deal that is fair
- using bilateral approach to boost Japan's economic ties
- US-Japan talks represent a new day in relations
The newly found love-fest continues as the 2 countries find comfort in each others arms ( no pun intended) as N Korea continues to cast a shadow in the region and beyond.