Tokyo hopes that the summit, the US and the DPRK will be a step towards peace and stability in the region
TOKYO, June 12. /TASS/ — As stated by the Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Yoshihide Suga, Japan believes that the meeting will contribute to progress in addressing the nuclear and missile issues and the issue of abducted Japanese citizens.
The government of Japan hopes that the meeting of U.S. President Donald trump and the leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-UN will be a big step towards peace and stability in northeast Asia. This was stated on Tuesday on a press-conferences in Tokyo the Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers of Yoshihide Suga.
“We hope that this meeting will contribute to progress in addressing the nuclear and missile problems, as well as the most important for Japan of the issue of abducted Japanese citizens. In addition, we expect that it will be a big step towards peace and stability in northeast Asia,” he said.
Suga also noted that Tokyo is ready to assist in this process.
Currently, trump and Kim Jong UN are negotiating at the Capella hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore. They are expected to be completed during the day.