Tokyo/Washington — The White House confirmed on Tuesday that Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has informed U.S. President Donald Trump of her decision to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The move comes as part of a growing trend among foreign leaders expressing admiration for Trump’s diplomatic initiatives. Several world leaders have either endorsed his nomination or pledged to do so in recent months, viewing it as a gesture of goodwill toward Washington.
Earlier this week, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet also nominated Trump for the prestigious award during the U.S. President’s ongoing Asia tour.
Although Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize this year, he pointed out that the Nobel Committee made its decision before his administration successfully brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which brought a temporary halt to the conflict.
On Tuesday, Trump began one of the busiest days of his Asia visit by meeting Prime Minister Takaichi in Tokyo. The leaders shared a warm exchange before Trump proceeded to address U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and later engage with Japanese business leaders.
