U.S., Japan 'equal partners,' Obama says

President Obama stopped in Japan on the first leg of his journey to Asia Friday, stressing that United States and Japan "have been and will continue to be equal partners."

Obama and newly elected Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama huddled for talks on a range of issues Friday, including bilateral relations, Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, the economy and the U.S. military base in Okinawa.

The two leaders met reporters for a news briefing.

Obama said he began his visit in Japan because the U.S.-Japanese relationship is "a foundation for security and prosperity," and he emphasized that the United States plays an integral role in the region.

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