Lee, Takaichi begin summit talks in Japan's Nara

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Lee, Takaichi begin summit talks in Japan's Nara

By Kim Eun-jung

NARA, Japan, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday began summit talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with the discussions expected to focus on bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

Lee arrived in the ancient city of Nara, Takaichi's home town, for a two-day stay as part of reciprocal leader-level visits dubbed "shuttle diplomacy," aimed at sustaining the recent momentum in improved relations.

The two leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation on economic, regional and global issues, Cheong Wa Dae said.

The meeting comes days after Lee's state visit to China for summit talks with President Xi Jinping, at a time when tensions have been running high between Beijing and Tokyo over Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.

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