Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has not wrapped up his diplomatic duties just yet. He’s set to visit South Korea next week for a summit with President Lee Jae-myung.
Government officials in Tokyo say Ishiba will begin the two-day trip on Tuesday as part of mutual visits between the leaders of both countries.
Lee made his first trip to Japan as president in August.
Ishiba and Lee are scheduled to meet in Busan. They will likely discuss ways to deepen cooperation.
Their agenda is also expected to include shared challenges, such as population decline and over concentration in the Japanese and South Korean capitals.
Ishiba and Lee will likely confirm that the two countries will work together to ensure the success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum starting next month in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Ishiba aims to reaffirm that Japan and South Korea will maintain close communication and strengthen relations before handing over to the next administration.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of normalized relations between the two countries.
AloJapan.com