US SR652

Senate Resolution 652 welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States in March 2026, marking the first female prime minister in Japan's history following her October 2025 election.

Reaffirms the U.S.-Japan security alliance, including U.S. commitment to defend Japan under Article V of the 1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, with the Senkaku Islands explicitly covered under this treaty.

Recognizes Japan's achievement of spending 2% of GDP on defense before March 2026 and its status as the largest foreign investor in the U.S. with over $819 billion in cumulative investment, plus a commitment to invest an additional $550 billion.

Supports continued trilateral and quadrilateral security cooperation with South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, India, and Taiwan, including the Quad partnership and joint military exercises like Freedom Edge.

Highlights bilateral trade exceeding $317 billion in 2024 and ongoing cooperation in sectors including energy, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and supply chain security.