Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Japan PM Sings Birthday Song for Meloni
Two important leaders, Sanae Takaichi from Japan and Giorgia Meloni from Italy, met in Tokyo.
It was Giorgia's birthday, so Sanae sang 'Happy Birthday' in Italian and gave her a cake.
They talked about how they can work together on important things like defence and trade.
They also shared personal stories about growing up and becoming leaders.
Both leaders promised to make their countries' friendship stronger.
Giorgia even posted a fun picture on social media to show how much she enjoyed the meeting.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sang 'Happy Birthday' in Italian to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on her 49th birthday.
The two leaders embraced and pledged mutual support, with Meloni stating, 'Count always on me, OK? Whatever you need.'
They discussed strengthening ties between Italy and Japan in defence, trade, and culture.
Both leaders are the only women currently leading Group of Seven countries and share similar backgrounds of rising from non-political dynasties.
They pledged to elevate bilateral ties to a 'special strategic partnership' covering critical minerals, defence cooperation, space exploration, and a joint fighter jet programme with Britain.
- Who
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- What
- Sanae Takaichi sang 'Happy Birthday' in Italian and presented a birthday cake to Giorgia Meloni
- When
- January 16, 2026
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- Why
- To celebrate Giorgia Meloni's 49th birthday and strengthen Italy-Japan ties
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Celebrants
- Sanae Takaichi, Giorgia Meloni
- Occasion
- Giorgia Meloni's 49th birthday
- Gifts
- Earrings, Hello Kitty souvenirs
- Key Topics Discussed
- Defence, trade, culture, critical minerals, space exploration, joint fighter jet programme
