DeSantis' trip, announced Thursday, also includes South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom. He said it's aimed at strengthening economic relationships and demonstrating Florida's position as an economic leader.
Kishida welcomed DeSantis' first trip to Japan and expressed his expectations that the visit will contribute to further strengthening of Japan's relationship with the United States as well as Florida, the Foreign Ministry said. During his two-day visit in Tokyo, DeSantis was also scheduled to hold talks with Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and business executives. He is also expected to meet with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. He is set to deliver a keynote address April 27 in Israel at an event marking the