Trilateral Talks Yield Positive Steps Towards Free Trade Deal

The trilateral summit involving Japan, South Korea, and China was defined as 'very constructive' by Japan's foreign ministry. Press secretary Maki Kobayashi reported that the three nations agreed to expedite negotiations for a free trade deal, as confirmed in a joint statement released by the leaders.

The atmosphere of the trilateral summit between Japan, South Korea and China 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.