Aso speaks to Obama
Prime Minister Taro Aso has finally been able to have a chat with President Barack Obama:
The two leaders had a 10-minute telephone conversation this morning, pledging to cooperate on the economic crisis, the global war on terrorism, and the North Korean abduction issue. Aso spoke in English the entire time and did not need an interpreter. (Look forward to some “yes he can” [speak English] jokes on this evening’s news broadcasts.)
Since taking office last week, Obama has spoken to quite a few world leaders. Taro Aso was 15th on his list (6th in the G8), but the 1st East Asian leader to speak with the new president.
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