Abe, Trudeau Seek Strong G-7 Message on N. Korean Issues

May 23, 2018

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau agreed on Wednesday that the Group of Seven major countries need to send out a united and strong message on issues linked to North Korea.

Abe and Trudeau reached the agreement during their telephone conversations ahead of a meeting of G-7 leaders set for early June in Canada. Trudeau is set to chair the summit.

The Japanese and Canadian leaders confirmed that their countries will work together to resolve the issue of North Korea's abductions of Japanese citizens.

Abe and Trudeau also exchanged views on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a free trade deal signed in March by Japan, Canada and nine other countries. Jiji Press