Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, extended his warm congratulations to Mr. Shigeru Ishiba on his election as the new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and his upcoming appointment as Prime Minister of Japan.

"I am delighted to congratulate Shigeru Ishiba on his election as LDP leader and soon-to-be Prime Minister of Japan,” said Representative Ami Bera. "Mr. Ishiba's extensive experience and dedication to public service make him well-suited to lead Japan into its next chapter."

Representative Bera also expressed his deep appreciation for outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's contributions: 

"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Kishida for his unwavering commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. I’ve had the privilege of meeting with Prime Minister Kishida during his visit to the United States in April and during my previous visits to Japan. His vision for the relationship between our two nations was truly commendable. Prime Minister Kishida's efforts have significantly enhanced our strategic partnership and regional security cooperation.

"As we welcome this new era in Japan's leadership, I am confident that the strong foundation built by Prime Minister Kishida will continue to flourish under Prime Minister-elect Ishiba's guidance. The United States looks forward to working closely with the new administration to further deepen our alliance and address global challenges together."