20 Dec 2011

White House on Obama’s Call to Japanese Prime Minister Noda

The White House releases a summary of President Obama’s telephone call to Japanese Prime Minister Noda regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il.

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
December 19, 2011

Readout of the President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Noda

President Obama spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Noda of Japan this evening. The two leaders conferred on the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il. The President underscored the United States’ commitment to the defense of our close allies, including Japan. He also conveyed the importance he places on maintaining the stability of the Korean Peninsula and the region. Both leaders agreed that the United States and Japan would monitor events carefully and stay in close touch.

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