Satsuki Katayama's Diplomatic Debut: Japan and US Financial Dialogue
Satsuki Katayama, Japan's new finance minister, met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The meeting, held in Tokyo, did not directly address the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. Katayama indicated that Bessent had discussions with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda during IMF meetings held recently.
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Satsuki Katayama, Japan's new finance minister, made her diplomatic debut in a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday in Tokyo.
The meeting, marking Katayama's first face-to-face encounter with Bessent, did not delve into the specifics of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy.
Katayama informed reporters that Bessent had likely engaged in discussions with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda during IMF meetings held earlier this month, underscoring the ongoing financial dialogue between the two nations.
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