WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Finance Minister of Japan Katsunobu Kato on the margins of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Secretary Yellen congratulated Minister Kato on his appointment and affirmed the importance of the United States’ partnership with Japan on addressing global challenges. She underscored the close relationship between the United States and Japan as one of our strongest allies and largest trading partners. In particular, the Secretary highlighted Treasury’s cooperation with Japan on further strengthening the international financial institutions and combating Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine.
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