[Provisional Translation]

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister's Office.

In regard to his telephone talk with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, the Prime Minister said,

"I have just held a summit meeting over the telephone with President Trump. While the President had a tight schedule with our talk taking place right after the U.S.-China summit meeting, we were able to have a frank exchange of views on Syria and North Korea for approximately 45 minutes.
I stated that I highly valued the strong commitment that President Trump has been making to the peace and security of the U.S. allies and the world. Concerning North Korea, we fully shared the view that Japan and the United States are paying very close attention to China's response, that it is important for Japan and the United States to cooperate in dealing with the issue of North Korea and to work together closely, and that solidarity among Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea is essential."