Trump, Abe seek stronger alliance as they mark 60th anniversary of US-Japan security treaty

US President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and Japan with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the two countries, despite criticising the pact six months ago.“As the security environment continues to evolve and new challenges arise, it is essential that our alliance further strengthen and deepen,” Trump said in a statement dated January 18.“I am confident that in the months and years ahead, Japan’s…