Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) meets with World Bank President Ajay Banga at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, June 2, 2026. Photo: Jiji Press
During a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Takaichi expressed hope that the World Bank will leverage Japan's technology and expertise to support development in emerging economies.
She also called for the institution's collaboration on Japan's energy support to other Asian nations.
Takaichi called on the World Bank Group to increase the number of Japanese staff.
In response, Banga thanked Japan for its leadership and affirmed that the World Bank would continue efforts to expand Japanese staff representation.
