Highlights:
- Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi nominates Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- This marks Trump’s second nomination in a week, following Cambodia’s endorsement.
- Takaichi praised Trump for mediating peace in Thailand, Cambodia, and the Middle East.
- The two leaders signed a rare earth and critical minerals deal in Tokyo.
- Trump now has formal nominations from Japan, Cambodia, Israel, Pakistan, Thailand, and Gabon.
President Donald Trump has received his second Nobel Peace Prize nomination within a week, this time from Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during his ongoing Asia tour. The announcement was made following a high-level meeting and trade deal signing at Tokyo’s Akasaka Palace on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
According to the White House, Takaichi—Japan’s first woman prime minister—commended Trump’s efforts in mediating conflicts across Asia and the Middle East. “Mr. President succeeded in securing a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia... also, the deal you have recently achieved in the Middle East is an unprecedented, historic achievement,” she said while confirming her plan to formally nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The meeting also resulted in the signing of a US–Japan critical minerals and rare earth agreement, aimed at reducing dependence on China and strengthening global supply chains for advanced technologies. Describing the partnership as “the greatest alliance in the world,” Takaichi said she envisioned a “new golden era of US–Japan relations.”
Trump, in turn, expressed deep admiration for Japan, saying, “I have always had a great love of Japan and a great respect of Japan. This will be a relationship stronger than ever before. Any time you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, we will be there.”
The nomination from Japan follows Cambodia’s earlier announcement, where Prime Minister Hun Manet praised Trump’s “unwavering dedication” to promoting peace between Thailand and Cambodia. “Recognising your unwavering dedication and resolute efforts to promote peace... I have nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize,” Hun said during Trump’s visit to Malaysia last week.
Trump’s growing list of international backers now includes Cambodia, Japan, Israel, Pakistan, Thailand, and Gabon, with each country citing his contributions to conflict resolution and diplomatic stability. Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema credited him for “bringing peace back to a region where that was never possible.”
During his Asia trip, Trump has sought to strengthen trade alliances while promoting his image as a global peacemaker. His next stop will be Seoul, South Korea, where he is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade tensions and finalize a potential US–China trade accord.
While Trump has not yet won the Nobel Peace Prize, the growing number of international nominations underscores his renewed diplomatic presence and political influence on the world stage.
