Japan Endorses Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

• Japan has officially backed US President Donald Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize , joining a growing list of countries supporting his candidacy. The announcement came during Trump’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo , part of his ongoing Asia tour.

Japan’s Support for Trump’s Peace Efforts

• Prime Minister Takaichi praised Trump’s “historic role” in promoting peace, citing his mediation in the Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire and his diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East . The White House confirmed that Japan will join Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia in backing Trump’s nomination, though an official statement from Tokyo is expected soon.

Strategic Minerals Deal Boosts Bilateral Ties

• Alongside the endorsement, the US and Japan signed a new agreement on critical minerals and rare earth elements , aimed at strengthening global clean energy supply chains and reducing dependence on China . The pact highlights the growing US–Japan strategic and economic partnership amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Trump’s Expanding Global Recognition

• Trump’s international peace efforts have gained momentum, with multiple nations crediting him for mediating regional ceasefires and advancing diplomatic dialogue. Although the Nobel Committee has not yet formally acknowledged his candidacy, his supporters describe his initiatives as transformative steps toward global stability .

Exam Key Facts

• Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi backed Trump’s Nobel nomination in October 2025 .

• Trump helped broker a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire during his Asia tour.

• US–Japan signed a critical minerals and rare earths supply deal.

• Pakistan, Cambodia, and Thailand also nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Asia Tour Outlook

Trump’s Asia tour began in Malaysia at the ASEAN Summit and will continue to South Korea for the APEC Summit , where he plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade relations. The tour underscores Trump’s renewed diplomatic outreach and pursuit of international recognition for his peace-focused initiatives .