Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reportedly planning a visit to the United States in late September to attend the U.N. General Assembly, with a possible meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. The visit, expected to begin around September 22, comes as Kishida prepares to step down as Japan’s prime minister after withdrawing from the leadership race for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The Japanese Foreign Ministry and Prime Minister’s Office have not yet confirmed the visit. As Kishida’s term as LDP leader ends in late September, the date for the party’s election remains undecided, though September 27 has been suggested. The potential meeting with President Biden is significant as it may shape future U.S.-Japan relations amid political transitions in both countries.
