Deputy Secretary Landau Call with Japanese Vice Minister Funakoshi
Summary
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau spoke with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro on April 9, 2026. The officials reaffirmed the U.S.-Japan Alliance and discussed economic security, Indo-Pacific deterrence, and supply chain resilience for critical infrastructure and key industries.
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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a bilateral call with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro on April 9, 2026. The readout summarizes discussions reaffirming the U.S.-Japan Alliance and shared commitment to economic security and Indo-Pacific deterrence, building on the March 19 summit between President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi.
The officials also addressed the Persian Gulf situation and pledged to strengthen secure, reliable supply chains for essential infrastructure and key industries. This readout serves as an informational communication documenting diplomatic engagement with no regulatory or compliance implications for private sector entities.
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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi
Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi
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April 9, 2026
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke today with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro. The Deputy Secretary and the Vice Minister reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and their shared commitment to enhancing economic security and bolstering deterrence to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, building on the momentum of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s successful March 19 summit in Washington.
The senior officials also discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf and their commitment to strengthening secure, reliable supply chains for essential infrastructure and key industries.
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Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Deputy Secretary of State Indo-Pacific Japan Office of the Spokesperson
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