"South Korea needs a solution to the problem of 'recruitment'," Prime Minister Abe talks

"South Korea needs a solution to the problem of 'recruitment'," Prime Minister Abe's meeting on December 24 at 18:42

Prime Minister Abe held a press conference in China, where he visited, and in a summit meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, the South Korean side presented a solution to the problem of "recruitment" and triggered a return to healthy relations. Revealed that he was asked to make On the other hand, regarding the situation in North Korea, he said, "It is a unanimous message that Japan, China, and South Korea should fully support the progress of the US-North Korea process and refrain from further challenge."

Prime Minister Abe, who is visiting China to attend a summit meeting between the three countries, China, Korea, and South Korea, started a talks with South Korean President Moon Jane in Japan after 6:00 pm Japan time. A press conference was held.

In this context, Prime Minister Abe commented on Japan-South Korea relations, stating, "Under the current severe security environment surrounding East Asia, Japan-Korea cooperation is extremely important. If the Korea Claims Agreement is not respected, there will be no relation between countries. "

Then Prime Minister Abe said, "I reminded President Moon of Japan's position on the issue of former Korean peninsula workers and that they would abide by their commitments with the government. And urged Japan to create an opportunity to restore Japan-Korea relations to healthy relations. "

"At a meeting with President Moon, Japan argued that Japan should make an assertion, and called on the Korean side to create an opportunity to restore Japan-Korea relations to a healthy relationship. Gender was confirmed. "

On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe commented on the situation in North Korea, saying, "Three countries have agreed that there is strong concern that North Korea will repeatedly launch ballistic missiles. I agree, and as the process approaches a critical moment, the message is that further provocation should be curbed. "

"The three countries shared the view that they would work together and make every possible effort to fully denuclearize the Korean Peninsula."

He commented on the U.S.-North Korea denuclearization talks: "Japan fully supports the U.S.-North Korea process. I would like to strongly urge North Korea to engage in peaceful dialogue on the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The international community must work together to support the U.S.-North Korea process and seek North Korea's denuclearization. "

Sonouede for the abduction issue "had gotten an understanding on Japan's position to aim for early resolution. Yesterday got the support lobbying to Xi Jinping Jintao" it was said.

Prime Minister Abe stated that he has been promoting cooperation in a wide range of fields over the past two decades at the Summit Meeting between Japan, China and South Korea, stating, "International exchanges between private sectors continue uninterrupted despite various issues due to neighboring countries. The starting point is to create a solid foundation for exchange that is not affected by the political situation at the time. "

Furthermore, Prime Minister Abe stated that he had exchanged opinions on the 23rd Japan-China Summit on security affairs in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, in addition to the situation in Hong Kong and the human rights situation in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The idea is to build a new era of matured Japan-China relations by continuing constant exchanges. "

Prime Minister Abe also stated that China has strengthened its military capabilities. "We are watching China's military activities and national defense policy with great interest. Strengthen communication in the sector and promote greater military power transparency. "

Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year, he said, "I would like to create a tournament to send a powerful message from this region for world peace and stability."