Japan to Nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize During Asia Tour:

Japan is reportedly preparing to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the White House confirmed as Trump continued his high-profile Asia tour this week. During his visit to Tokyo on Monday, President Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the historic Akasaka Palace. In their meeting, Prime Minister Takaichi praised Trump’s diplomatic efforts and said she would back his nomination for the world’s most prestigious peace award. According to the White House, Takaichi lauded Trump for his role in brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia and for helping to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza war. “Mr. President succeeded in securing a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia… also, the deal you have recently achieved in the Middle East is an unprecedented, historic achievement,” Takaichi said. While an official statement from the Japanese government is still awaited, Washington has welcomed Tokyo’s intent, calling Japan a “steadfast ally and a partner in peace.” A Strategic Alliance in Focus Japan remains one of America’s closest allies in Asia, and Trump’s visit highlights the deepening partnership between the two nations. Alongside the peace discussions, the leaders also signed a major critical minerals and rare earths agreement, aimed at strengthening supply chains for high-tech industries and reducing dependence on China. Political analysts say this deal signals a renewed economic and security alignment between Tokyo and Washington — a key part of Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Trump’s Global Peace Push Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has frequently described himself as a “President of Peace,” claiming credit for bringing an end to multiple conflicts, including those involving India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia, and the Gaza war. While Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize this year, several countries — including Israel, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia — have already expressed support for his nomination. Next Stop: South Korea After Japan, Trump is scheduled to travel to South Korea on Wednesday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. There, he will hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade tensions and regional security expected to top the agenda. Trump’s Asia trip began in Malaysia, where he attended the ASEAN Summit and witnessed the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal. As his tour continues, Japan’s move to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize adds a symbolic boost to his diplomatic image — reinforcing his push to be remembered not just as a power broker, but as a global peacemaker.

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