TOKYO, May 15 — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ‌today she and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed an “ironclad” bilateral alliance in a phone call, which Trump joined from aboard Air Force One hours after ending his two-day visit to ‌China.

“We exchanged views on ⁠issues surrounding ⁠China, including the economy ⁠and security… and reaffirmed ⁠close ⁠communication on Indo-Pacific issues,” Takaichi told reporters after the ⁠call.

Issues related to Iran were also discussed and Takaichi said she shared Japan’s stance on those ⁠with Trump. She did not answer a reporter’s question on whether ⁠they discussed Taiwan.

Trump “briefed me ⁠in ⁠detail (on his China visit) on the condition that our conversation ‌remain confidential,” Takaichi said. — Reuters