EU Commission Pres. congratulates Japan's new PM, calls her election "historic"

BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday congratulated Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her election as the first woman to hold the position in Japan's history, describing the event as a "historic moment." In a post on X, von der Leyen said, "Warm congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your election as Japan's Prime Minister," adding that her election "marks a milestone in women's leadership." She expressed her eagerness to work closely with the new Japanese Prime Minister "to take the unique EU-Japan partnership to the next level," emphasizing the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of competitiveness and security.
Similarly, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola extended her congratulations to Takaichi, describing her election as "a historic event reflecting progress and democracy in Japan." In a post on X, Metsola reaffirmed her desire to further strengthen the strong partnership between the European Union and Japan, particularly in the areas of trade and economic cooperation, expressing hope that the coming period would witness "greater closeness and collaboration for the benefit of the peoples of Europe and Japan." (end) arn.gta