US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he made no request to PM Takaichi regarding monetary policy; in very close contact with Japan's finance ministry and the relationship with it is working well; both believe FX volatility is undesirable

Japan's economic fundamentals are strong and resilient, and that will be reflected in exchange rates. Expects inflation to be a short-term and transient blip. Has great confidence BoJ Governor Ueda will guide the Bank to a very successful monetary policy. PM Takaichi did not make requests about China.