Florida governor in Japan ahead of expected US presidential bid

Mr DeSantis is considered the biggest challenger to former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election

Ron DeSantis and Fumio Kishida (Pool Photo via AP)

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is in Japan to meet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials as part of his four-nation trade mission – seen by many as an attempt by the expected Republican presidential candidate to improve his diplomatic profile.

During their meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Kishida told Mr DeSantis that reinforcement of Japanese-US ties is key to ensuring the peace, stability and prosperity of the international society.