Yoshiko Ishiba, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, embarked on a boat ride in Putrajaya, enjoying the city's landmarks and engaging in conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. This visit, part of a two-day official trip to Malaysia, marks Shigeru Ishiba's first visit to the country since assuming office. The visit highlights the strong economic and diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Japan.
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They spent about one and a half hours chatting, while enjoying the scenic views of Putrajaya from the boat. After the arrival of PM Ishiba in Malaysia, tonight the Petronas Twin Towers shine brightly, illuminated in celebration of our enduring friendship between 🇯🇵 and 🇲🇾, with the flags of both nations proudly displayed!— SHIKATA Noriyuki January 9, 2025 Japan’s new First Lady Yoshiko Ishiba, the wife of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the country’s new first lady, has long been a staunch advocate for her husband’s political career.
They reconnected after Yoshiko sent a heartfelt condolence message after Shigeru’s father, former Tottori Governor Jiro Ishiba, passed away.In their hometown, Chiyoda city, Yoshiko is very well-liked, and Shigeru has frequently said that the people there embrace her more than they do him.
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