Putin and Abe discuss North Korean crisis and peace treaty signature

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, which started on November 10 in Vietnam, as per TASS.

According to Russian leader, relations between the two countries are developing. He has noted that it is pleasant to witness an active political dialogue and reinforcing and strengthening of economic ties. At this, Russian leader has added that there are always topics requiring additional consideration and this meeting is a perfect opportunity to do that.

One of the main topics of their conversation was North Korean crisis. Vladimir Putin and Shinzo Abe have exchanged opinions of what can be done to clean this territory of the nuclear weapons.

Abe has also added that they need to accelerate process of concluding the peace treaty with Russia. He has reminded that Japanese managed to enter the Kuril Islands and attend graves of their ancestors. Besides, businessmen could look around the places for further joint economic activities. Shinzo Abe has cleared out that preparation for cross-year of Russia in Japan is going on. He has expressed assuredness that this year will contribute a lot into strengthening of understanding between Russia and Japan.

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