Constructive Atmosphere at Japan-South Korea Trilateral Summit Boosts Trade Deal Prospects

The trilateral summit between Japan, South Korea, and Japan was deemed very constructive, according to Japan's foreign ministry. Maki Kobayashi announced that the countries agreed to accelerate negotiations for a free trade deal, as indicated in a joint statement from the leaders.

The atmosphere of the trilateral summit between Japan, South Korea and Japan was "very constructive", a spokesperson for Japan's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Maki Kobayashi, press secretary for Japan's foreign ministry, told reporters that the three countries had agreed to speed up negotiations for a free trade deal, which was included in a joint statement adopted among the three leaders.