Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Meets Chinese Premier During Diplomatic Debut

The two leaders confirmed their commitment to promoting mutually beneficial ties to stabilize bilateral relations amid ongoing tensions.

(L-R) South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and China's Premier Li Qiang stand on stage during a group photo at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Vientiane on Oct. 10, 2024. Nhac Nguyen / AFP via Getty Images

Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the summit of Southeast Asian countries in Laos on Oct. 10, where Ishiba made his diplomatic debut.

The two leaders confirmed their commitment to promoting mutually beneficial ties to stabilize bilateral relations amid ongoing tensions, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry (MOFA).