U.S. President Donald Trump. Reuters Yonhap News. 

U.S. President Donald Trump sent a congratulatory message on the 6th (local time) to Sanae Takaichi, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader, who is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister of Japan.

President Trump wrote on his social media (SNS) Truth Social that day, "Japan has just elected its first female Prime Minister. (She is) a highly respected individual with great wisdom and strength."

He added, "This is great news for the wonderful people of Japan. Congratulations to all."

Takaichi was elected as the party's first female leader in the run-off vote of the Liberal Democratic Party's 29th presidential election held on the 4th, effectively securing her position as the next Prime Minister of Japan.

President Trump's mention of "electing a female Prime Minister" on this day appears to refer to the fact of her election as party leader. In Japan, which has a parliamentary cabinet system, the leader of the ruling party becomes the Prime Minister.

Takaichi is expected to officially succeed the current Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after passing the Prime Minister nomination election in the Japanese Diet, which is anticipated to take place around the 15th.

Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. AFP Yonhap News. 

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