“The leaders of countries with great responsibility are engaged in a serious dialogue and are trying to work out solutions to various international problems. This is what the G7 Summit is. And for this, constructive involvement of Russia is necessary, ”Tass quoted Abe as saying.
He noted that he would hold talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in the near future.
“I would like to continue the discussion aimed at resuming the dialogue between the G7 and Russia,” he said.
Earlier, the American leader Donald Trump during a press conference said that he would invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the next meeting in G7 format, which will be held in the United States.