Suga-Biden summit pushed back to April 16: Japan spokesman

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's summit with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington will take place on April 16, Japan's top government spokesman said Friday, a week later than previously planned.The delay is necessary "to allow more time for preparation to ensure the success" of Suga's trip, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told a press conference. A Japanese government source said the United States asked to reschedule to focus on dealing with COVID-19.The meeting, Biden's first with a foreign leader since taking office, will be a chance to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance and affir…READ FULL ARTICLE