“We will further advance discussions, with the G-7 summit in mind,” Ishiba told reporters during his visit to Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, after the two countries held the third round of ministerial tariff negotiations Friday.
In a recent telephone conversation, Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to continue efforts so that they can strike a deal on the issue when they meet on the sidelines of the G-7 summit.
“The United States is interested in whether U.S. warships can be repaired in Japan,” Ishiba said, showing a readiness to provide such assistance as part of proposed bilateral cooperation in the area of shipbuilding.
AloJapan.com