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.