Japan, South Korea agree to develop stable, future-oriented ties

The leaders of Japan and South Korea have agreed to develop stable and future-oriented relations between their two countries on Saturday. The two leaders agreed to establish a framework for consultation to find solutions to common social and economic issues such as declining birthrates and anti-disaster measures.

In a joint news conference after the talks, Ishiba said he hoped Japan-South Korea relations will gain new strength and develop further. The governments issued a joint press release on the outcome of the summit. It's the first time in 17 years that such a document has been released.