Boston, Massachusetts, USA
February 8, 2026
Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi
Prime Minister of Japan
Cc: Leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Subject: Congratulations on the LDP’s Election Victory and Single-Party Majority
Your Excellency Prime Minister Takaichi,
On behalf of the Boston Global Forum (BGF)-AIWS Family, we extend our warmest congratulations to you and the Liberal Democratic Party on your victory in Japan’s February 8, 2026 general election and on securing a single-party majority in the House of Representatives.
This result reflects the confidence of the Japanese people in your leadership and in your agenda for national renewal—strengthening economic dynamism, advancing innovation, and reinforcing Japan’s role as a leading democracy committed to peace, security, and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
We are proud of you. Your steadfast leadership demonstrates what the world needs today: principled, democratic, and courageous governance. In this spirit, we recognize you as a real world leader—and we reaffirm our respect for your role as the 2023 World Leader in AI World Society (AIWS) Award Recipient, honoring your commitment to human-centered, ethical approaches in the AI age.
BGF looks forward to deepening collaboration with your government and the LDP in the months ahead. We would be honored to welcome you to future Shinzo Abe Conference programs, and to BGF’s America at 250 Conference initiatives—convenings that aim to strengthen democratic cooperation, accelerate responsible innovation, and advance practical strategies for peace and prosperity in the AI era.
Please accept our best wishes for your continued success in serving the people of Japan.
With highest respect,
Governor Michael S. Dukakis Nguyen Anh Tuan
Co-Founder and Chair Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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