Foreign Minister Hayashi held talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin in New York, where he was visiting. We confirmed that we will continue the consultation.
Foreign Minister Hayashi was visiting New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, and met with South Korean Foreign Minister Pak Jin for about an hour from around 5:00 am on the 20th Japan time.
In this, regarding the issue of "requisition" during the Pacific War, Minister of Foreign Affairs Park reiterated his intention to strive to come up with a desirable solution before the assets of Japanese companies are "cash". Minister Hayashi once again requested that the South Korean side respond responsibly.
In addition, the two foreign ministers evaluated that constructive exchanges were taking place between the diplomatic authorities, and confirmed that they would continue consultations aimed at an early resolution of the issue in order to restore a healthy relationship between the two countries. Did.
In addition, they agreed that Japan, the United States, and the ROK, including the United States, would work closely together to respond to North Korea, which is intensifying its nuclear and missile development.
After the meeting, Minister Hayashi told reporters, "We have been holding foreign ministers' meetings for three consecutive months. In many ways, both countries have difficult issues, but we are holding talks to firmly resolve them." said.
On the other hand, when asked about the prospects for a summit meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and President Yoon Sung-yeol, he said, "Nothing has been decided on points of contact between the leaders."
After the meeting with Foreign Minister Hayashi, Foreign Minister Park told reporters, "We had a lot of good conversations. Both sides decided to make serious efforts to improve relations between South Korea and Japan. Atmosphere was good," he said.
On the other hand, he did not answer a question from the press corps, "Have you discussed the schedule for the Japan-South Korea summit?"