The two leaders are expected to stress the importance of promoting bilateral cooperation as well as with the US in implementing UN resolutions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea after this country conducted the second nuclear test in May. They will discuss Seoul’s proposal for five-party talks without Pyongyang to make a breakthrough in the negotiation process.

They will discuss measures to improve bilateral economic relations, including the possibility of resuming negotiations of an economic partnership agreement. Earlier, Tokyo refused to accept Seoul’s request to further open up its market for farm products from the RoK. They will work on a schedule of negotiations of a bilateral civil nuclear agreement.

The two leaders will also exchange views on issues such as the global economic recession and assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan in support of their fight against militants.