Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be the first U.S. ally to visit the White House since President Trump asked for help in sending ships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. allies Japan, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands released a joint statement on Thursday pledging to support efforts to ensure safe passage for ships through the strait.
Watch the meeting above.
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