Japan-China-South Korea Summit Meeting Expectations for Cooperation Confirmation of Pending Resolutions Secretary-General of the Chief Cabinet Secretariat December 23, 11:57
At a summit meeting between China, Japan and the ROK in China, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said in light of North Korea's growing provocative stance, three countries were working to resolve pending issues such as abductions, nuclear weapons, and missiles. He expressed his expectation to confirm the cooperation of.
Abe Prime Minister to attend to, such as 24 days summit of South Korea three countries during the day to be held, left for China too noon 23 days, the evening, in addition to talks with China's Xi Jinping Jintao in Beijing, 24 days In the afternoon, we will have a summit meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in for the first time in about one year and three months.
At a press conference, Secretary-General Kan told a summit meeting between the three countries that "North Korea is a common concern among the three countries, and we would like to confirm the cooperation to resolve various issues." In light of North Korea's growing provocative attitude, he expressed hope that the three countries would work together to resolve pending issues such as abductions, nuclear weapons, and missiles.
"The two countries are required by the international community to share and articulate their willingness to fulfill their responsibilities for peace, stability and prosperity in Asia and the world. Mr. Xi's visit to Japan in the spring will be a meaningful exchange of ideas that will help him build a relationship appropriate for the new Sino-Japanese era. "
Furthermore, Mr. Kan declined to comment on the contents of the Japan-Korea Summit, but said, `` Although Japan-South Korea relations continue to be difficult, the Korean side will first observe the commitments between the countries. We need to create opportunities to restore healthy relations, "he emphasized, calling for a wise response from the Korean side on issues such as" recruitment. "