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The exchange highlighted the easy chemistry between Sanae Takaichi and Giorgia Meloni, two women leaders at the helm of major economies. (IMAGE: JAPAN PMO/X)
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News18•16-01-2026, 20:00

Japan PM Sings 'Happy Birthday' in Italian for Giorgia Meloni; Leaders Forge Strong Bond

  • •Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi sang "Happy Birthday" in Italian and presented a cake to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for her 49th birthday in Tokyo.
  • •The leaders, affectionately calling each other Giorgia and Sanae, emphasized their bond as women who broke political barriers in patriarchal societies.
  • •The meeting focused on defence, trade, and culture, with both leaders vowing to elevate ties between Italy and Japan to new heights.
  • •Meloni and Takaichi, both heads of conservative-leaning parties and the only two women leading G7 countries, discussed their shared responsibility as first female leaders.
  • •They pledged to elevate bilateral ties to a "special strategic partnership" covering critical minerals, defence, space exploration, and a joint fighter jet program with Britain.

Why It Matters: Japanese and Italian PMs, Sanae Takaichi and Giorgia Meloni, forged a strong personal and strategic bond.

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