(VOVworld) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump have agreed on the importance of cooperation in addressing North Korean issues, including nuclear program and missile test.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump pose for a photograph before attending dinner at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 11, 2017. (Photo:Carlos Barria/Reuters)

In a telephone talk on Sunday, Abe said Japan is closely watching China’s response to North Korea’s actions. The two leaders agreed on the importance of cooperation and solidarity of Japan, the US, and South Korea to deal with North Korea.