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NHK
18-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Japan's Ishiba, S.Korea's Lee agree to advance bilateral ties on G7 sidelines
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have agreed to communicate closely to further develop bilateral ties. The two leaders met in person for the first time for about 30 minutes in Canada on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit. South Korea is among the countries invited to the gathering. At the beginning of the meeting, Ishiba again congratulated Lee on his inauguration. Ishiba noted that Japan and South Korea reach a milestone this year, as it marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties. He said he hopes that exchanges among the governments, companies and citizens of both countries will grow even more vibrant. He also said he expects cooperation and partnership between Japan and South Korea to be a powerful force for the region and the world. Amid the increasingly severe regional security environment, the two leaders said they would continue to coordinate their responses to North Korea's nuclear and missile development as well as the abduction issue. They also agreed to maintain close communication through shuttle diplomacy, with mutual visits by the two leaders.
NHK
16-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Japan PM Ishiba meets Trump on G7 summit sidelines
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada. The two leaders held talks for about 30 minutes on Monday. Ishiba is believed to have explained Japan's stance on US tariff measures and also exchanged views with Trump about bilateral ministerial negotiations on the matter. They are also thought to have discussed how to respond to exchanges of attacks between Israel and Iran. Ishiba is believed to have stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
NHK
13-06-2025
- Business
- NHK
Japan outlined plans to cut US trade deficit in tariff talks: sources
Japanese government sources say Tokyo has sought Washington's review of its tariff measures by outlining how Japan intends to cut the US deficit in bilateral trade. Narrowing the deficit is a key demand from President Donald Trump. The sources said Japan explained the roadmap during bilateral tariff negotiations. They added that it contains a plan for Japan to make massive investments in industries, such as automobiles, steel and shipbuilding. They said Japan has also offered to expand its imports of agricultural products, including soybeans, and items such as US vehicles and liquefied natural gas. They said Japan has also expressed willingness to overhaul its systems described by the United States as non-tariff barriers. Japan has been negotiating with the US to allow their leaders to reach some sort of agreement on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada next week. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met heads of the ruling and opposition parties on Thursday to explain how the negotiations had fared. Ishiba told them that he wants a certain degree of headway by the time he meets President Trump during the G7 summit. But he said what matters is achieving an agreement that benefits both Japan and the US. Ishiba added that he will not undermine Japan's national interests by placing too much priority on striking a deal at an early date. Japan is now seeking to hold more ministerial talks with the US until right before the G7 summit. Its chief delegate to the negotiations, Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa Ryosei, will leave for Washington on Friday.
