Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering cease-fire agreements and declaring a "Golden Age" of alliance between Japan and the United States.
According to sources, Takaichi privately informed Trump that she had nominated him for the prize during their meeting, which was attended by leaders from various countries who signed documents committing to a new era of cooperation on trade and critical minerals.
Trump has garnered support from multiple world leaders, including Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, and others.
In a statement to the press, Takaichi expressed her appreciation for Trump's efforts in promoting peace, citing his mediation between Israel and Hamas.
The nomination comes as part of Japan-US relations that have seen significant improvements since Trump's presidency began. The two countries recently signed a trade deal lowering tariffs on Japanese goods to 15%, a move expected to boost their economic ties.
Trump has long touted himself as a peacemaker, boasting of helping resolve multiple conflicts around the world. In an interview, he likened brokering peace agreements to one of his favorite hobbies, although he emphasized that they are much more serious than pastimes.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will review Takaichi's nomination and make a final decision in October, honoring Trump's work on peace efforts from the prior year.
According to sources, Takaichi privately informed Trump that she had nominated him for the prize during their meeting, which was attended by leaders from various countries who signed documents committing to a new era of cooperation on trade and critical minerals.
Trump has garnered support from multiple world leaders, including Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, and others.
In a statement to the press, Takaichi expressed her appreciation for Trump's efforts in promoting peace, citing his mediation between Israel and Hamas.
The nomination comes as part of Japan-US relations that have seen significant improvements since Trump's presidency began. The two countries recently signed a trade deal lowering tariffs on Japanese goods to 15%, a move expected to boost their economic ties.
Trump has long touted himself as a peacemaker, boasting of helping resolve multiple conflicts around the world. In an interview, he likened brokering peace agreements to one of his favorite hobbies, although he emphasized that they are much more serious than pastimes.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will review Takaichi's nomination and make a final decision in October, honoring Trump's work on peace efforts from the prior year.