Highlights of the Visit
- Biden gifted a custom framed lithograph and a two-volume LP set autographed by Billy Joel
- Seafood dinner at a city restaurant for the Japanese Prime Minister and his wife
- State Dinner invitation to strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region
Official Gift Exchange
The President and First Lady welcomed Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko at the White House for a guest book signing and official gift exchange. The official gift presented was a three-legged table handmade by a Japanese American owned company in Pennsylvania. Crafted from American black walnut wood, the 17-inch table included a plaque to commemorate the Official Visit.
Gifts Exchanged
- Custom framed lithograph and a two-volume LP set autographed by Billy Joel
- Vintage vinyl record collection of American music artists
- Framed painting of the Yoshino cherry tree
- Autographed soccer ball by US and Japanese Women’s National Teams
State Visit Agenda
The visit aims to strengthen alliances in defence, technology, economic investment, climate change, and global diplomacy. The leaders will announce measures to enhance defence and cooperation of forces, research partnerships on critical technologies, and significant commercial deals.
Key Announcements
- Enhanced defence and cooperation of forces
- Research partnerships on AI, quantum, semiconductors, and clean energy
- Significant commercial deals
Trilateral Leaders Summit
President Biden will host the first trilateral leaders summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines. The summit will focus on energy security, economic cooperation, technology partnerships, and joint investments in critical infrastructure.