Takaichi, Lee Affirm Economic Security Cooperation

Nara, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung affirmed cooperation Tuesday in a wide range of areas, including the economy and economic security.

In their talks in the western Japan city of Nara, part of Takaichi's constituency, they also exchanged views on the international situation, which has grown increasingly uncertain amid developments such as the attack on Venezuela by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month.

Takaichi said in a joint announcement after the talks that she and Lee "recognized the significance of strategic cooperation, including security cooperation between Japan and South Korea and between Japan, South Korea and the United States."

On economic security, the two had an in-depth discussion on expanding supply chains, sources with access to the talks said.

They agreed to play a role in cooperation for regional stability and work closely, including with the United States, toward the complete denuclearization of North Korea, which is strengthening military cooperation with Russia.

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