Japan, von der Leyen congratulates Sanae Takaichi: ‘She is making history’

Brussels, 21 October (LaPresse) – ‘Heartfelt congratulations, Takaichi Sanae, on your election as Prime Minister of Japan. As Japan’s first female Prime Minister, you are making history.’ This was written on X by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. ‘I look forward to working closely with you to take the unique EU-Japan partnership to the next level. For our common competitiveness. For our common security,’ she added.