US vows strong ties with Japan despite LDP election setback

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party LDP Shigeru Ishiba bows to LDP lawmakers after a press conference at the partys headquarters in Tokyo Oct 28 2024 — Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba bows to LDP lawmakers after a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2024. Xinhua-Yonhap

SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) - The United States reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining robust bilateral relations with Japan, as the Asian ally faces political uncertainty following a major electoral defeat of its ruling coalition.

U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a press briefing on Monday that the alliance, which he called "the cornerstone of peace, security and prosperity" in the region and across the world for over seven decades, has "never been stronger."

The statement came after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito lost their parliamentary majority in Sunday's general election, securing only 215 seats in the 465-member lower house.

The timing of Japan's political turmoil adds another layer of complexity to regional dynamics, as the United States prepares for a presidential election next week amid growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

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US vows strong ties with Japan despite LDP election setback

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