Trump Sends Congratulations to New Emperor Naruhito

May 2, 2019

Washington --U.S. President Donald Trump sent congratulations to Japanese Emperor Naruhito on his enthronement on Wednesday.

"The First Lady and I send our most profound congratulations on behalf of all Americans" to the new Emperor, Trump said in a statement released on Tuesday local time."As the Japanese people embark upon a new era,

'Reiwa,' we will renew the strong bonds of friendship between our two countries," Trump said."'Reiwa' means 'beautiful harmony,' and it is our sincere wish that our alliance continue to flourish and deepen in this spirit," the president said.