Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's upcoming meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Hiroshima is anticipated to solidify the partnership between Japan and the United States, particularly in advanced technology areas such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The joint statement being drafted for the meeting highlights the significance of bilateral cooperation in global leadership roles in fields like AI, quantum technology, semiconductors, and bio-research, aiming to work closely with other partner nations as well.
Discussions between the two leaders are expected to pave the way for collaborations in AI research and development, including partnerships with notable entities like U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia Corp, Arm Holdings, Amazon, and leading universities such as the University of Washington and the University of Tsukuba. Additionally, talks are ongoing on allocating around $100 million for AI cooperation between Japan and the U.S. The meeting's agenda also encompasses advancing coordination in energy and climate change efforts, with a focus on areas like offshore wind power generation, aligning with Japan's oceanic strengths. Collaboration in defense cooperation will involve enhancing command and control coordination between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, along with discussions on potential major ship repair work by Japanese companies for the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet.
Moreover, the joint statement draft underlines concerns regarding Chinese actions in the East and South China seas, emphasizing adherence to international law and the importance of peace and stability, particularly in the Taiwan Strait. Beyond these diplomatic matters, Prime Minister Kishida plans to visit a region in North Carolina where Toyota Motor Corp intends to build a fuel cell factory for electric vehicles, demonstrating Japan's commitment to contributing to job creation in the U.S. amidst considerations regarding the possible reentry of former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November elections.